Custom C

The Custom C 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.

Engine Power
52 hp 38.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3450 lbs 1564 kg

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Overview

Custom C tractor photo
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 C Engine
Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
Custom C Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Custom C 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
11-28
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
C references literature
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 C Tires
Ag front
6-16
Ag rear
11-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 inches 223 cm
Length
128 inches 325 cm
Height
68 inches 172 cm
Shipping weight
3450 lbs 1564 kg

Photos

Custom C

Custom C

Custom C

Custom C

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Custom C

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    Power:
    52
    Production years:
    1947 - 1949
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    Power:
    56
    Production years:
    1952 - 1954
  • Custom H

    Power:
    56
    Production years:
    1948 - 1950
  • Custom 98

    Power:
    62
    Production years:
    1952 - 1954
  • Custom E

    Power:
    62
    Production years:
    1948 - 1950