Custom H

The Custom H is a tractor produced by Custom. It is equipped with a 230.2 ci 3.8 L engine. The rated power output is 56 hp 41.8 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4136 to 4296 pounds.

Engine Power
56 hp 41.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4136 to 4296 pounds

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Overview

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1948 - 1950 Row-Crop tractor
1948 - 1950
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Custom
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Shelbyville, Indiana, USA
Variants
HR
tricycle front
HW
wide front
Custom H Engine
Chrysler 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
Custom H Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Custom H Power
Engine
56 hp 41.8 kW
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
HW Wheelbase
91.375 inches 232 cm
HR Wheelbase
91.5 inches 232 cm
Weight
4136 to 4296 pounds
Front tire
6-16
HW Rear tire
12-30
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
H references literature
Orphan Tractors by Bill Vossler

Engine

Engine Detail — 230.2 ci / 3.8 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Chrysler 6A
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
230.2 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke
3.25x4.625 inches 83 x 117 mm
Power
56 hp 41.8 kW
Compression
6.7:1
Rated RPM
1800
Torque
152 lb-ft 206.1 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.
H  gear speeds

Dimensions

Custom H Tires
HW Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6-16. Rear: 12-30
HR Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6-16. Rear: 11-38
Dimensions
HW Wheelbase
91.375 inches 232 cm
HR Wheelbase
91.5 inches 232 cm
HW Length
134.875 inches 342 cm
HR Length
136.875 inches 347 cm
HW Height
78 inches 198 cm
HR Height
80 inches 203 cm
HW Weight
4296 lbs 1948 kg
HR Weight
4136 lbs 1876 kg
HW Front tread
55.5 to 61.5 inches 140 to 156 cm
HW Rear tread
66.5 to 78.5 inches 168 to 199 cm
HR Rear tread
56 to 84 inches 142 to 213 cm
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