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Fordson Fordson F

The Fordson Fordson F is a tractor produced by Fordson. It is equipped with a 251 ci 4.1 L engine. The rated power output is 20 hp 14.9 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2920 lbs 1324 kg.

Engine Power
20 hp 14.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2920 lbs 1324 kg

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Overview

Fordson Fordson F tractor photo
1917 - 1928 Standard-tread tractor
1917 - 1928
Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Fordson (a part of Ford)
Standard-tread tractor
Factories
Dearborn, MI
Cork, Ireland
Total built
755,278 (total)
747,681 (USA)
7,597 (Ireland)
The name Fordson was used for two reasons. The "Ford Tractor" name was already being used by a company in Minneapolis. In addition, the Ford Motor Company shareholders had no interest in tractor production, so Henry Ford started an independent company for building tractors, named Henry Ford & Son.
Fordson Fordson F Transmission
3-speed constant mesh gear
Transmission details ...
Fordson Fordson F Power
Engine
20 hp 14.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
10 hp 7.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
20 hp 14.9 kW
Plows
2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)
12.325 hp 9.2 kW
Belt (tested)
22.28 hp 16.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
63 inches 160 cm
Weight
2920 lbs 1324 kg
Rear tire
42x12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
9.5 inches 24 cm
Width
6.5 inches 16 cm
RPM
1000
Speed
2480 ft/min 755.90 meters/min
References
Fordson F references literature
Fordson Tractor Manual (3087) published in 1923

Engine

Engine options
Ford 4.1L 4-cyl distillate
Hercules 4.1L 4-cyl distillate

Engine Detail — 251.3 ci / 4.1 L

Manufacturer
Ford
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
distillate
In 1920, a Ford-built engine replaced the Hercules engine, although it was nearly identical.
Displacement
251.3 ci 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.00 inches 102 x 127 mm
Power
20 hp 14.9 kW
Rated RPM
1000
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Oil capacity
9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity
48 qts 45.4 L

Engine Detail — 251 ci / 4.1 L

Manufacturer
Hercules
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
distillate
The Hercules engine was used in Fordsons until 1920
Displacement
251 ci 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.00 inches 102 x 127 mm
Power
20 hp 14.9 kW
Rated RPM
1000
Firing order
1-2-4-3

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse constant mesh gear

Type
constant mesh gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity
15 qts 14.2 L
Fordson F constant mesh gear speeds

Dimensions

Fordson Fordson F Tires
Ag rear
42x12 (steel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
63 inches 160 cm
Length
102 inches 259 cm
Width
63 inches 160 cm
Height
55 inches 139 cm
Weight
2920 lbs 1324 kg
Ground clearance
11.6 inches 29 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 18: kerosene 3-speed 2WD
NTTL 124: kerosene 3-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 18
Kerosene 3-speed 2WD June 2 - 12, 1920 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 18 file
Belt power (max)
19.15 hp 14.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
9.34 hp 7.0 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
2,187 lbs 992 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 124
Kerosene 3-speed 2WD June 21 - 28, 1926 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 124 file
Belt power (max)
22.28 hp 16.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
12.325 hp 9.2 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
2,142 lbs 971 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Photos

Fordson Fordson F

Fordson Fordson F

Fordson Fordson F

Fordson Fordson F

Rear view of Fordson F with mounted Ferguson plow.

Rear view of Fordson F with mounted Ferguson plow.

Fordson F with steel wheels.

Fordson F with steel wheels.

Fordson F with steel wheels.

Fordson F with steel wheels.

Fordson F with steel wheels.

Fordson F with steel wheels.

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