Fordson F

1917 – 1928 Standard-tread tractor

Built

in

Detroit Michigan
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.

In 1920, a Ford-built engine replaced the Hercules engine, although it was nearly identical Ford
 distillate
 4-cylinder
 liquid-cooled
 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]

Transmission:

Type:

constant mesh gear

Gears:

3 forward and 1 reverse

Oil capacity:

15 qts [14.2 L]

Speeds

1^st 1.6 (2.5)

2^nd 2.2 (3.6)

3^rd 7 (11.3)

R 2.1 (3.4)

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