The Fordson Model F was manufactured from 1917 to 1928, with a total production of 755,278 units. It was a standard-tread tractor produced in Dearborn, Michigan, and Cork, Ireland. The tractor featured a 4.1L 4-cylinder distillate engine from Ford or Hercules, producing 20 hp. Variants include 747,681 units produced in the USA and 7,597 in Ireland.
Fordson F Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the Fordson F tractor and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: Fordson (a part of Ford)
- Factories: Dearborn, MI and Cork, Ireland
- Total built: 755,278 (total), 747,681 (USA), 7,597 (Ireland)
Engines
What type of engines does the Fordson F tractor have?
- Engine options: Ford 4.1L 4-cyl distillate, Hercules 4.1L 4-cyl distillate
- Fuel tank capacity: 21 gal (79.5 L)
Transmission
What type of transmission does the Fordson F tractor use?
- Transmission: 3-speed constant mesh gear
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the Fordson F tractor?
- 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)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the Fordson F tractor?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Steering: Manual
- Operator station: Open
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the Fordson F tractor?
- Wheelbase: 63 inches (160 cm)
- Weight: 2920 lbs (1324 kg)
- Rear tire: 42x12
Belt Pulley
What are the specifications of the belt pulley in the Fordson F tractor?
- Diameter: 9.5 inches (24 cm)
- Width: 6.5 inches (16 cm)
- RPM: 1000
- Speed: 2480 ft/min (755.90 meters/min)