Overview
The SFV 551 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Vierzon, France, from 1951 to 1956. It is equipped with a 12.8L single-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine that produces a claimed 60 hp at the belt and 52 hp at the drawbar.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor features a single-cylinder 778.7 ci diesel engine with a rated 650 RPM, a five-speed gear transmission, and a two-wheel drive open operator station.
Belt and PTO Specifications:
This model is equipped with a 540 RPM rear PTO and a belt pulley measuring 21.3 inches in diameter and 7.9 inches in width.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
The unit has an overall weight of 7275 lbs, a length of 135.8 inches, and utilizes 6.50-20 front tires with 14-34 or 12-38 rear tire options.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Factories | Vierzon, France |
| Manufacturer | SFV |
Engine
| Engine type | SFV 12.8L 1-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 9.84x10.24 inches (250 x 260 mm) |
| Description | SFV / diesel / 1-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 778.7 ci (12.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 650 |
| Belt (claimed) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (steering wheel) | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 135.8 inches (344 cm) |
| Weight | 7275 lbs (3299 kg) |
| Width | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-20 |
| Rear tire | 14-34 |
| Weight | 7275 lbs (3299 kg) |
| Ag front | 6.50-20 |
| Ag rear | 14-34 / 12-38 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 21.3 inches (54 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |