Custom E

The Custom E 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.

Overview

	1948 - 1950 Row-Crop tractor
1948 - 1950
Row-Crop tractor

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

Variants
ER	tricycle front
EW	wide front

Custom E Engine
Chrysler 4.1L 6-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...

Custom E Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Custom E Power
Engine	62 hp 46.2 kW

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
EW Wheelbase	93.625 inches 237 cm
ER Wheelbase	93.75 inches 238 cm
Weight	4436 to 4696 pounds
Front tire	6-16
ER Rear tire	12-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	11 inches 27 cm
Width	7.5 inches 19 cm
RPM	1011
Speed	2911 ft/min 887.27 meters/min

References
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

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
With 11-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

Custom E Tires
ER Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6-16. Rear: 12-38
EW Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6-16. Rear: 13-30

Dimensions
EW Wheelbase	93.625 inches 237 cm
ER Wheelbase	93.75 inches 238 cm
EW Length	137.125 inches 348 cm
ER Length	139.125 inches 353 cm
EW Height	78 inches 198 cm
ER Height	80 inches 203 cm
EW Weight	4696 lbs 2130 kg
ER Weight	4436 lbs 2012 kg
EW Ground clearance	17 inches 43 cm
ER Ground clearance	25 inches 63 cm
EW Front tread	55.5 to 61.5 inches 140 to 156 cm
EW Rear tread	66.5 to 78.5 inches 168 to 199 cm
ER Rear tread	56 to 84 inches 142 to 213 cm