Custom 98
The Custom 98 is a tractor produced by Custom. It is equipped with a 250.6 ci 4.1 L engine. The rated power output is 62 hp 46.2 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4436 to 4696 pounds.
Engine Power
62 hp
46.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4436 to 4696 pounds
Custom 98 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1952 - 1954
Row-Crop tractor |
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1952 - 1954 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Custom |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Hustisford, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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98R | tricycle front |
98W | wide front |
Custom 98 Engine | |
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Chrysler 4.1L 6-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Custom 98 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Custom 98 Power | |
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Engine | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
Plows | 3-4 (14-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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98W Wheelbase | 93.625 inches
237 cm |
98R Wheelbase | 93.75 inches
238 cm |
Weight | 4436 to 4696 pounds |
Front tire | 6-16 |
98W Rear tire | 14-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 11 inches
27 cm |
Width | 7.5 inches
19 cm |
RPM | 1011 |
Speed | 2911 ft/min
887.27 meters/min |
References | |
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Orphan Tractors by Bill Vossler |
Engine
Engine Detail — 250.6 ci / 4.1 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Chrysler 8A |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 250.6 ci
4.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x4.50 inches
87 x 114 mm |
Power | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
Compression | 6.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Torque | 167 lb-ft
226.5 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
With 14-30 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Custom 98 Tires | |
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98W Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-16. Rear: 14-30 |
98R Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-16. Rear: 12-38 |
Dimensions | |
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98W Wheelbase | 93.625 inches
237 cm |
98R Wheelbase | 93.75 inches
238 cm |
98W Length | 137.1 inches
348 cm |
98R Length | 139.1 inches
353 cm |
98W Height | 78 inches
198 cm |
98R Height | 80 inches
203 cm |
98W Shipping weight | 4436 lbs
2012 kg |
98W Shipping weight | 4696 lbs
2130 kg |
98W Ground clearance | 17 inches
43 cm |
98R Ground clearance | 25 inches
63 cm |
98R Front tread | 8 to 14 inches
20 to 35 cm |
98W Front tread | 55.5 to 61.5 inches
140 to 156 cm |
98R Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm |
98W Rear tread | 66.5 to 78.5 inches
168 to 199 cm |
Photos
Custom 98W
Custom 98W
Custom 98W
Custom 98 operator platform