B.F. Avery Louisville Motor Plow Specs ( 1916-1917 )
Overview
The B.F. Avery Louisville Motor Plow is a 5,000-pound farm tractor manufactured in Louisville, Kentucky, during 1916 and 1917. It utilizes a 5.6L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine and is equipped with a 1-speed unsynchronized gear transmission. This model features an open operator station and was specified with a 3x1 1WD drive configuration.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Rating:
The 340 ci gasoline engine is rated for a claimed 20 hp at the belt and 10 hp at the drawbar.
Mechanical and Transmission Layout:
This tractor is configured with a single forward gear in an unsynchronized transmission and a 3x1 1WD drive system.
Tillage and Physical Footprint:
The 156-inch long machine is rated to pull two 14-inch plows and has a total operating weight of 5,000 lbs.
Production
| Description | Built in Louisville, Kentucy, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | B.F. Avery |
Engine
| Engine type | 5.6L 2-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 6x6 inches (152 x 152 mm) |
| Description | gasoline / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 340 ci (5.6 L) |
| Belt (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 1 forward |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 1-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive | 3x1 1WD |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 67 inches (170 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 156 inches (396 cm) |
| Weight | 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) |
| Width | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Weight | 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) |