Custom B

The Custom B is a tractor produced by Custom. It is equipped with a 217.8 ci 3.6 L engine. The rated power output is 52 hp 38.8 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3450 lbs 1564 kg.

Overview

	1947 - 1949 Row-Crop tractor
1947 - 1949
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Custom
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Shelbyville, Indiana, USA

Variants
B	tricycle front
C	wide front

Custom B Engine
Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...

Custom B Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Custom B Power
Engine	52 hp 38.8 kW
Plows	2 or 3 (14-inch)

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Drum brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	88 inches 223 cm
Weight	3450 lbs 1564 kg
Front tire	6-16
Rear tire	10-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	11 inches 27 cm
Width	7.5 inches 19 cm
RPM	1011
Speed	2910 ft/min 886.97 meters/min

References
Orphan Tractors by Bill Vossler

Engine

Engine Detail — 217.8 ci / 3.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Chrysler IND 5
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	217.8 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.25x4.375 inches 83 x 111 mm
Power	52 hp 38.8 kW
Compression	6.6:1
Rated RPM	1800
Torque	141 lb-ft 191.2 Nm
Torque RPM	1200

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Custom B Tires
Ag front	6-16
Ag rear	10-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	88 inches 223 cm
Length	130 inches 330 cm
Height	71 inches 180 cm
Shipping weight	3450 lbs 1564 kg
Ground clearance	25 inches 63 cm

Photos

Custom B

Custom B tractor in parade.