Fordson Fordson F tractor specifications

1917 - 1928

1917 - 1928 Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:Fordson FFordson N ↓

1929 - 1945

Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Fordson (a part of Ford)
Type:	Standard-tread tractor
Factories:	Cork, Ireland
	Dagenham, England

Fordson Fordson N Power

Fordson Fordson N Power
Engine:	26 hp 19.4 kW
Drawbar (claimed):	15 hp 11.2 kW
Plows:	2*14-inch
Drawbar (tested):	18.30 hp 13.6 kW
Belt (tested):	29.09 hp 21.7 kW
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Fordson Fordson N Engines

Fordson Fordson N Engines
Ford 4.4L 4-cyl kerosene
Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline
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Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	3-speed gear
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Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	63 inches 160 cm
Weight:	3600 lbs 1632 kg
Rear tire:	42x12
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Fordson N Serial Numbers

Fordson N Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine.
1929:	747682
1930:	757369
1931:	772565
1932:	776066
1933:	779154
1934:	781967
1935:	785548
1936:	794703
1937:	807581
1938:	826779
1939:	837826
1940:	854238
1941:	874914
1942:	897624
1943:	925274
1944:	957574
1945:	975419
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Electrical

Electrical
Charging system:	Bosch magneto

Production

Production Manufacturer:Fordson (a part of Ford)
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factories:Dearborn, MI
Cork, Ireland
Total built:755,278 (747,681 in USA, 7,597 in 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 Power

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
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1917 - 1928

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	Fordson F
	Fordson N ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 18

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

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.

Fordson Fordson F Engines

Fordson Fordson F Engines Ford 4.1L 4-cyl distillate Hercules 4.1L 4-cyl distillate Fuel tank:21 gal
79.5 L
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1917 - 1928

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	Fordson F
	Fordson N ↓

Engines overview

Engines overview
Ford 4.1L 4-cyl distillate
Hercules 4.1L 4-cyl distillate

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
distillate
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
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

Engine Detail
Hercules
distillate
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
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

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Transmission:3-speed constant mesh gear
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1917 - 1928

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	Fordson F
	Fordson N ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	constant mesh gear
Gears:	3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity:	15 qts 14.2 L

Speeds

Speeds

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:63 inches
160 cm
Weight:2,920 lbs
1324 kg
Rear tire:42x12
Full dimensions and tires ...

1917 - 1928

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	Fordson F
	Fordson N ↓

Fordson Fordson F Tires

Fordson Fordson F Tires
Ag rear:	42x12 (steel)

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	63 inches 160 cm
Length:	102 inches 259 cm
Width:	63 inches 160 cm
Height:	55 inches 139 cm
Weight:	2,920 lbs 1324 kg
Ground clearance:	11.6 inches 29 cm

Fordson F Serial Numbers

Fordson F Serial Numbers Location:Below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine.
photo of Fordson F serial number
1917:1 (USA)
1918:260 (USA)
1919:34427 (USA)
1920:100001 (USA)
1921:158312 (USA)
1922:201026 (USA)
1923:268583 (USA)
1924:370351 (USA)
1925:455360 (USA)
1926:557608 (USA)
1927:629830 (USA)
1919:63001 (Ireland)
1920:65001 (Ireland)
1921:108230 (Ireland)
1922:109673 (Ireland)

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