Montgomery Ward Fluid Drive E Specs ( 1950-1952 )
Overview
The Montgomery Ward Fluid Drive E is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured by Custom in Peoria, Illinois, between 1950 and 1952. It is equipped with a Chrysler 4.1L 6-cylinder gasoline engine and a 5-speed gear transmission with five forward and one reverse gear.
Ideal Applications
Engine Displacement and Power Configuration:
This tractor features a Chrysler 250.6 ci (4.1 L) liquid-cooled engine with a 3.4375x4.50 inch bore and stroke, and is listed with a three-plow capacity.
Mechanical and Steering Layout:
The vehicle is configured with an open operator station, manual steering, and a two-wheel drive mechanical system.
Power Take-Off and Implementation:
The specification includes a 540 (1.375) rear PTO type for power delivery to external implements.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA |
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| Distributor | Montgomery Ward |
| Manufacturer | Custom |
Engine
| Engine type | Chrysler 4.1L 6-cyl gasoline |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x4.50 inches (87 x 114 mm) |
| Description | Chrysler 6A / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 250.6 ci (4.1 L) |
| Plows | 3 |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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Variants
| E | similar Custom model |
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