Fordson Fordson F Tractor (1917 - 1928)

Manufacturer:Fordson

Price:N/A

Series:

Model:Fordson F

Equipment Type: Standard-Tread Tractors

Factory:Cork, Ireland

Full Specifications

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 18

Description
Kerosene 3-speed 2WD/June 2 - 12, 1920/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 18 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 2 used for power test./Gear 2 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
19.15 hp/14.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.0 gal/hour/11.4 l/hour
Max power
9.34 hp/7.0 kW
Max pull
2,187 lbs/992 kg

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 124

Description
Kerosene 3-speed 2WD/June 21 - 28, 1926/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 124 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 2 used for power test./Gear 2 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
22.28 hp/16.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.5 gal/hour/9.5 l/hour
Max power
12.325 hp/9.2 kW
Max pull
2,142 lbs/971 kg

FORDSON FORDSON F POWER

Engine
20 hp/14.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
10 hp/7.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
20 hp/14.9 kW
Plows
2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)
12.325 hp/9.2 kW
Belt (tested)
22.28 hp/16.6 kW

ENGINES OVERVIEW

Description
Ford 4.1L 4-cyl distillate/Hercules 4.1L 4-cyl distillate

ENGINE DETAIL 1

Description
Ford/distillate/4-cylinder/liquid-cooled/In 1920, a Ford-built engine replaced the Hercules engine, although it was nearly identical
Displacement
251.3 ci/4.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.00 inches/102 x 127 mm
Power
20 hp/14.9 kW
Rated RPM
1000
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Oil capacity
9 qts/8.5 L
Coolant capacity
48 qts/45.4 L

ENGINE DETAIL 2

Description
Hercules/distillate/4-cylinder/liquid-cooled/The Hercules engine was used in Fordsons until 1920
Displacement
251 ci/4.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.00 inches/102 x 127 mm
Power
20 hp/14.9 kW
Rated RPM
1000
Firing order
1-2-4-3

FORDSON FORDSON F ENGINES

Description
Ford 4.1L 4-cyl distillate/Hercules 4.1L 4-cyl distillate
Fuel tank
21 gal/79.5 L

TRANSMISSION

Type
constant mesh gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity
15 qts/14.2 L

MECHANICAL

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Steering
manual
Transmission
3-speed constant mesh gear

FORDSON FORDSON F TIRES

Ag rear
42x12 (steel)

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase
63 inches/160 cm
Length
102 inches/259 cm
Width
63 inches/160 cm
Height
55 inches/139 cm
Weight
2,920 lbs/1324 kg
Ground clearance
11.6 inches/29 cm

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

Wheelbase
63 inches/160 cm
Weight
2,920 lbs/1324 kg
Rear tire
42x12

FORDSON F SERIAL NUMBERS

Location
Below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine.
1917
1 (USA)
1918
260 (USA)
1919
63001 (Ireland)
1920
65001 (Ireland)
1921
108230 (Ireland)
1922
109673 (Ireland)
1923
268583 (USA)
1924
370351 (USA)
1925
455360 (USA)
1926
557608 (USA)
1927
629830 (USA)

BELT PULLEY

Diameter
9.5 inches/24 cm
Width
6.5 inches/16 cm
RPM
1000
Speed
2480 ft/min/755.90 meters/min

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