Overview
The Custom Model B is a 52 hp row-crop tractor built in Shelbyville, Indiana, between 1947 and 1949. Featuring a 3.6L 6-cylinder Chrysler gasoline engine and a four-speed gear transmission, this 3,450-pound machine provides an open operator station designed for versatile farm work.
Ideal Applications
Plowing Operations:
With its 52 hp engine and 141 lb-ft of torque, this tractor is rated to handle two or three 14-inch plows effectively.
Belt-Driven Machinery:
The integrated 11-inch belt pulley operates at 1011 RPM with a speed of 2910 ft/min, making it suitable for powering various stationary farm equipment.
High-Clearance Cultivation:
A 25-inch ground clearance combined with 10-38 rear Ag tires and a row-crop design allows for navigation over established crops.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Shelbyville, Indiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Custom |
Engine
| Engine type | Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.375 inches (83 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 6.6:1 |
| Description | Chrysler IND 5 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 217.8 ci (3.6 L) |
| Power | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft (191.2 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Plows | 2 or 3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 6-16 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 10-38 |
| Ground clearance | 25 inches (63 cm) |
| Height | 71 inches (180 cm) |
| Length | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3450 lbs (1564 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-16 |
| Rear tire | 10-38 |
| Weight | 3450 lbs (1564 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 11 inches (27 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1011 |
| Speed | 2910 ft/min (886.97 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
References
| Description | Orphan Tractors by Bill Vossler |
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Variants
| B | tricycle front |
|---|---|
| C | wide front |