Overview
The Samson Model M is a standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1918 and 1922 in Janesville, Wisconsin. It features a Northway 4.5L 4-cylinder all-fuel engine and was originally priced at $650 to compete with the Fordson.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 27, the tractor achieved a maximum belt power of 17.20 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 1,950 lbs.
Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a two-speed transmission providing two forward gears and one reverse gear, operated from an open station with manual steering.
Belt Pulley Specifications:
The unit includes an 18-inch diameter belt pulley with a 6-inch width, rated to operate at 375 RPM.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $650 in 1918 / The Samson M was designed to compete with the Fordson. At $650, it was the only direct competition to the Fordson at the time. |
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| Manufacturer | Samson |
Engine
| Engine type | Northway 4.5L 4-cyl all fuel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.50 inches (102 x 140 mm) |
| Description | Northway / all fuel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 276 ci (4.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1100 |
| Belt (claimed) | 19 hp (14.2 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 17.20 hp (12.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 11 hp (8.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 11.60 hp (8.7 kW) |
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 2-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 3,300 lbs (1496 kg) |
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Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 18 inches (45 cm) |
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| RPM | 375 |
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 27
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.3 gal/hour (8.7 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 17.20 hp (12.8 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 2-speed 2WDJune 19 - 30, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 27 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 11.60 hp (8.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 1,950 lbs (884 kg) |
References
| Description | Instructions for Operation and Care of Samson Model M Tractor published in 1918 |
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