Samson M tractor specifications

1918 - 1922

1918 - 1922 Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Samson
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factory:Janesville, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:$650 (1918 )
The Samson M was designed to compete with the Fordson. At $650, it was the only direct competition to the Fordson at the time.

Samson M Power

Samson M Power Drawbar (claimed):11 hp
8.2 kW
Belt (claimed):19 hp
14.2 kW
Plows:2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested):11.60 hp
8.7 kW
Belt (tested):17.20 hp
12.8 kW
power test details ...

1918 - 1922

Standard-tread tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 27

Nebraska Tractor Test 27
Kerosene 2-speed 2WD June 19 - 30, 1920 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 27 file
Belt power (max):	17.20 hp 12.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	11.60 hp 8.7 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull:	1,950 lbs 884 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.