Overview
The Ransomes MG6 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1953 through 1960. It features an 8 hp single-cylinder air-cooled engine available in both gasoline and diesel configurations with a 36.6 ci displacement. The mechanical layout includes an open operator station and a three-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 0.6L single-cylinder air-cooled engine, with options for either a Ransomes gasoline or Drayton diesel power plant rated at 8 hp.
Drive and Chassis:
This model is specified as an agricultural crawler utilizing a track-based drive system and an open operator station.
Transmission Layout:
The mechanical system consists of a gear transmission providing three forward speeds and one reverse speed.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ransomes |
Engine
| Description | Ransomes / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled / Drayton / diesel / 1-cylinder / air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 36.6 ci (0.6 L) / 36.6 ci (0.6 L) |
| Power | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Engine type | Ransomes 0.6L 1-cyl gasoline / Drayton 0.6L 1-cyl diesel |
| Engine type | Ransomes 0.6L 1-cyl gasoline / Drayton 0.6L 1-cyl diesel |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive | crawler |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | Tracks |
|---|
MG6 Serial Numbers
| 1953 | 9001 |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 9115 |
| 1955 | 10095 |
| 1956 | 10809 |
| 1957 | 11607 |
| 1958 | 12500 |
| 1959 | 13319 |
| 1960 | 13800 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |