Long A
The Long A is a tractor produced by Long. It is equipped with a 163 ci 2.7 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3618 lbs 1641 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3618 lbs
1641 kg
Overview
 | 1948 - 1949
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Long |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Tarboro, North Carolina, United States | |
Long A Engine | |
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Continental 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Long A Transmission | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Long A Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 26 hp
19.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 29 hp
21.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 28.58 hp
21.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 31.82 hp
23.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Independent mechanical shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 83 inches
210 cm |
Weight | 3618 lbs
1641 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 11-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8 inches
20 cm |
Width | 8 inches
20 cm |
RPM | 1456 |
Speed | 3050 ft/min
929.64 meters/min |
Engine
Engine Detail — 163 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 163 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x4.375 inches
87 x 111 mm |
Compression | 6.23:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Long A Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 11-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 83 inches
210 cm |
Operating weight | 3618 lbs
1641 kg |
Ballasted weight | 5692 lbs
2581 kg |
Front tread | 8 inches
20 cm |
Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 410 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
May 18 - 31, 1949
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 410 file | |
Belt power (max) | 31.82 hp
23.7 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 28.58 hp
21.3 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,179 lbs
1441 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Long A
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Long A.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Long A Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Long A.
Converted Equivalents:
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Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
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