B.F. Avery R
The B.F. Avery R is a tractor produced by B F Avery. It is equipped with a 133 ci 2.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 25 hp / 18.6 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2735 to 2900 pounds.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 25 hp / 18.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2735 to 2900 pounds
Overview
 | 1950 - 1951 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | B.F. Avery |
Built in Louisville, Kentucy, USA | |
B.F. Avery R Engine | |
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Hercules 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
B.F. Avery R Transmission | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
B.F. Avery R Power | |
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Engine | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Plows | 2 *14-inch |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Differential mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 2735 to 2900 pounds |
Front tire | 5x15 |
Rear tire | 10x28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 133 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Hercules IXB-3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 133 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.00 inches
83 x 102 mm |
Power | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
B.F. Avery R Tires | |
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Ag front | 5x15 |
6x16 (single-front) | |
Ag rear | 10x28 |
Dimensions | |
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Tricycle Length | 116.75 inches
296 cm |
Wide-front Length | 118.125 inches
300 cm |
Tricycle Width | 79.75 inches
202 cm |
Wide-front Width | 82.5 inches
209 cm |
Height | 76 inches
193 cm |
Tricycle Shipping weight | 2735 lbs
1240 kg |
Wide-front Shipping weight | 2900 lbs
1315 kg |
Wide-front Ground clearance | 22 inches
55 cm |
Tricycle Ground clearance | 26 inches
66 cm |
Front tread | 52 to 72 inches
132 to 182 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches
132 to 193 cm |
Photos
Wide-front 1950 B.F. Avery model R.
1950 B.F. Avery model R with single front wheel.
1950 B.F. Avery model R with single front wheel.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for B F Avery B.F. Avery R based on its 25 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for B F Avery B.F. Avery R.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
B F Avery B.F. Avery R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for B F Avery B.F. Avery R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)25 hp
Kilowatts (kW)18.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)25.3 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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