Overview
The Samson Sieve Grip 6-12 is a three-wheeled farm tractor manufactured in Stockton, California, between 1912 and 1917. It features a single-cylinder all-fuel engine and a 5,800-pound operating weight, equipped with distinctive open-tread steel wheels.
Ideal Applications
Power Ratings:
The engine is rated at 12 hp for belt work and 6 hp for drawbar operations.
Transmission Configuration:
The drivetrain utilizes a single-speed transmission providing one forward gear and one reverse gear.
Physical Construction:
The machine has a total weight of 5,800 lbs and is identified by its specific three-wheeled chassis design with sieve-style steel wheels.
Production
| Description | Built in Stockton, California / The Sieve Grip was a three-wheeled tractor with distinctive steel wheels that had an open tread pattern. |
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| Manufacturer | Samson |
Engine
| Description | 1-cyl all fuel |
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| Description | all fuel / 1-cylinder |
| Belt (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
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| Transmission type | 1-speed |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 5,800 lbs (2630 kg) |
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| Weight | 5,800 lbs (2630 kg) |