fordson fordson f
![]() | 1917 - 1928
Standard-tread tractor | 1917 - 1928 | Standard-tread tractor |
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1917 - 1928 | |||
Standard-tread tractor | |||
1917 - 1928 | |
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Standard-tread tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Factories | Dearborn, MI |
| Cork, Ireland |
Total built | 755,278 (total) |
| 747,681 (USA) |
| 7,597 (Ireland) |
The name Fordson was used for two reasons. The "Ford Tractor" name was already being used by a company in Minneapolis. In addition, the Ford Motor Company shareholders had no interest in tractor production, so Henry Ford started an independent company for building tractors, named Henry Ford & Son. | |
Fordson Fordson F Engines | |
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Ford 4.1L 4-cyl distillate | |
Hercules 4.1L 4-cyl distillate | |
Fuel tank | 21 gal
79.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
Fordson Fordson F Transmission | |
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3-speed constant mesh gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Fordson Fordson F Power | |
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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 |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Fordson Fordson F photos... |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 63 inches
160 cm |
Weight | 2920 lbs
1324 kg |
Rear tire | 42x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Fordson F Serial Number Location | |
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Below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine. |
Fordson F Serial Numbers | |
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1917 | 1 (USA) |
1918 | 260 (USA) |
1919 | 34427 (USA) |
1920 | 100001 (USA) |
1921 | 158312 (USA) |
1922 | 201026 (USA) |
1923 | 268583 (USA) |
1924 | 370351 (USA) |
1925 | 455360 (USA) |
1926 | 557608 (USA) |
1927 | 629830 (USA) |
1919 | 63001 (Ireland) |
1920 | 65001 (Ireland) |
1921 | 108230 (Ireland) |
1922 | 109673 (Ireland) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 9.5 inches
24 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 1000 |
Speed | 2480 ft/min
755.90 meters/min |
References | |
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Fordson Tractor Manual (3087) published in 1923 |
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