Ducroiset (France) - AllCarIndex

Ducroiset et Fils was a French automobile manufacturer based in Grenoble, active from 1897 to 1900. The company specialized in producing heavy wagonettes, a type of vehicle designed for transporting goods and passengers.

The primary model produced by Ducroiset was equipped with a front-mounted 8-horsepower horizontal two-cylinder engine. This engine utilized a belt drive system connected to a countershaft, which then transferred power through a chain final drive. The vehicle was notable for its robust construction, suitable for the demands of the time.

In addition to its domestic market, Ducroiset's vehicles were marketed in England under the name Hercules, indicating an effort to expand its reach beyond France. The company ceased operations shortly after the turn of the century, marking the end of its brief but notable presence in the early automotive industry.