Overview
The CO-OP E4 is a row-crop tractor produced between 1949 and 1958 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, featuring an open operator station and a 6-speed gear transmission. It was equipped with either a Buda 3.8L 6-cylinder gasoline or diesel engine, delivering a tested belt power of 43.30 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 5,538 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The tractor is powered by a Buda 3.8L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled engine rated at 1650 RPM, achieving a tested belt performance of 43.30 hp and a claimed PTO output of 43 hp.
Mechanical Configuration:
Equipped with a 6-speed forward and 2-reverse gear transmission, the E4 utilizes manual steering, a dry disc clutch, and a 540 RPM rear PTO on a two-wheel drive chassis.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
The unit features an 86.7-inch wheelbase with an operating weight of 5,305 lbs, which can be ballasted up to 8,371 lbs for increased mass during operation.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Brantford, Ontario, Canada / Original price was $3,600 in 1957 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CO-OP |
Engine
| Engine type | Buda 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline / Buda 3.8L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x4.125 inches (87 x 105 mm) / 3.4375x4.125 inches (87 x 105 mm) |
| Compression | 6.2:1 |
| Description | Buda 6B230 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Buda 6BD230 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 230 ci (3.8 L) / 230 ci (3.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1650 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Engine type | Buda 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline / Buda 3.8L 6-cyl diesel |
| Belt (tested) | 43.30 hp (32.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 37.85 hp (28.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 8371 lbs (3797 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 53.4/59 inches (135/149 cm) |
| Operating weight | 5305 lbs (2406 kg) |
| Rear tread | 61.75 to 78.75 inches (156 to 200 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 86.7 inches (220 cm) |
| Weight | 5305 lbs (2406 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86.7 inches (220 cm) |
E4 Serial Numbers
| 1949 | 101 |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 194 |
| 1951 | 4098 |
| 1952 | 6896 |
| 1953 | 10472 |
| 1954 | 11363 |
| 1955 | 20001 |
| 1956 | 30001 |
| 1957 | 40001 |
| 1958 | 50001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 50372 |
| Location: | Left side on main frame. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 442
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.5 gal/hour (17.0 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 43.30 hp (32.3 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 6-speed 2WDJune 12 - 17, 1950Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 442 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 37.85 hp (28.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,538 lbs (2512 kg) |