Overview
The Fox River Tractor Company 20-40 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Appleton, Wisconsin, between 1920 and 1922. It features an 11.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine rated at 40 hp for belt work and 20 hp for drawbar operations.
Ideal Applications
Plowing Configuration:
The tractor is specified to operate four 14-inch plows and utilizes a three-speed gear transmission with a spur gear final drive.
Belt Pulley Specifications:
Equipped with an 18-inch diameter pulley rotating at 650 RPM, the system achieves a belt speed of 3060 feet per minute.
Physical Dimensions and Chassis:
The unit weighs 6700 lbs and is built on a 138-inch long frame with an open operator station and 60x12-inch steel rear tires.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fox River Tractor Company |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Fox River Tractor Company 11.7L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x7.50 inches (140 x 190 mm) |
| Description | Fox River Tractor Company / kerosene / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 713 ci (11.7 L) |
| Fuel system | Kingston carburator |
| Rated RPM | 650 |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Plows | 4 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 72 inches (182 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 138 inches (350 cm) |
| Weight | 6700 lbs (3039 kg) |
| Width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Rear tire | 60x12 |
| Weight | 6700 lbs (3039 kg) |
| Ag rear | 60x12 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 18 inches (45 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 650 |
| Speed | 3060 ft/min (932.69 meters/min) |
| Width | 10 inches (25 cm) |