B.F. Avery R Specs ( 1950-1951 )
Overview
The B.F. Avery Model R is a farm tractor produced in Louisville, Kentucky, between 1950 and 1951. It is equipped with a 2.2L 4-cylinder Hercules gasoline engine rated at 25 hp and 1800 RPM, paired with a four-speed unsynchronized gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled Hercules IXB-3 gasoline engine features a 133 ci displacement with a 3.25x4.00 inch bore and stroke, providing a rated capacity for two 14-inch plows.
Chassis and Dimensional Configurations:
The tractor was manufactured in both tricycle and wide-front variations, with shipping weights ranging from 2,735 lbs to 2,900 lbs and ground clearances between 22 and 26 inches.
Mechanical and Transmission Specifications:
The mechanical layout includes a two-wheel drive system, manual steering, differential mechanical band brakes, and a transmission providing four forward gears and one reverse gear.
Production
| Description | Built in Louisville, Kentucy, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | B.F. Avery |
Engine
| Engine type | Hercules 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.00 inches (83 x 102 mm) |
| Description | Hercules IXB-3 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 133 ci (2.2 L) |
| Power | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Plows | 2 *14-inch |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Differential mechanical band brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 5x15 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 10x28 |
| Front tread | 52 to 72 inches (132 to 182 cm) |
| Height | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) |
| Tricycle Ground clearance | 26 inches (66 cm) |
| Tricycle Length | 116.75 inches (296 cm) |
| Tricycle Shipping weight | 2735 lbs (1240 kg) |
| Tricycle Width | 79.75 inches (202 cm) |
| Wide-front Ground clearance | 22 inches (55 cm) |
| Wide-front Length | 118.125 inches (300 cm) |
| Wide-front Shipping weight | 2900 lbs (1315 kg) |
| Wide-front Width | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Front tire | 5x15 |
| Rear tire | 10x28 |
| Weight | 2735 to 2900 pounds |
R Serial Numbers
| 1950 | R500 |
|---|---|
| 1951 | R4459 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |