Overview
The Ransomes MG2 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1936 to 1948. It is equipped with a 0.6L single-cylinder Sturmey-Archer gasoline engine and a 1-speed transmission featuring one forward and reverse gear. The track-based machine is rated at 6 hp and listed with a capacity for one plow.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor features a 36.6 ci air-cooled Sturmey-Archer gasoline engine that delivers a rated 6 hp (4.5 kW).
Mechanical and Drive System:
Configured as a crawler drive, this model utilizes a transmission with a single forward and reverse gear selection.
Production Timeline:
Manufacturing records indicate a twelve-year production run by Ransomes, with serial numbers ranging from 101 in 1936 to 2765 in 1948.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ransomes |
Engine
| Engine type | Sturmey-Archer 0.6L 1-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Description | Sturmey-Archer / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 36.6 ci (0.6 L) |
| Power | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
| Plows | 1 |
Transmission
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 1-speed |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
|---|
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | Tracks |
|---|
MG2 Serial Numbers
| 1936 | 101 |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 143 |
| 1938 | 267 |
| 1939 | 398 |
| 1940 | 533 |
| 1941 | 730 |
| 1942 | 934 |
| 1943 | 1148 |
| 1944 | 1346 |
| 1945 | 1652 |
| 1946 | 1939 |
| 1947 | 2319 |
| 1948 | 2765 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |