Silver King 3-Wheel Specs ( 1936-1939 )
Overview
The Silver King 3-Wheel is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured by Fate-Root-Heath in Plymouth, Ohio, between 1936 and 1939. It features a Hercules 2.2L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and was tested at 16.44 drawbar horsepower and 19.74 belt horsepower during Nebraska Tractor Test 250.
Ideal Applications
Tested Mechanical Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 250, this model achieved a maximum pull of 1647 lbs and is rated for pulling two 14-inch plows.
Engine and Transmission Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 133 ci liquid-cooled engine, an oil bath air cleaner, and a gear transmission providing 4 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed.
Chassis and Dimensions:
This 3100-lb row-crop tractor features a 78.5-inch wheelbase, 25 inches of ground clearance, and an adjustable rear tread ranging from 60 to 72 inches.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Plymouth, Ohio, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Silver King (a part of Fate-Root-Heath) |
Engine
| Engine type | Hercules 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.00 inches (83 x 102 mm) |
| Description | Hercules IXB / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 133 ci (2.2 L) |
| Power | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1400 |
| Belt (tested) | 19.74 hp (14.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 16.44 hp (12.3 kW) |
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 25 inches (63 cm) |
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| Height | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 inches (152 cm) / 66 inches (167 cm) / 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Weight | 3100 lbs (1406 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| Width | 70 inches*Minimum width (177 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 9.00-24 |
| Weight | 3100 lbs (1406 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 28-inch steel |
| Ag rear | 9.00-24 / 42-inch steel |
Nebraska Tractor Test 250
| Belt power (max) | 19.74 hp (14.7 kW) |
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| Description | Gasoline March 23 - April 20, 1936Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 250 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 16.44 hp (12.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 1647 lbs (747 kg) |
References
| Description | 3 Wheel Silver King Tractor published in 1936, by Fate Root Heath / Silver King Tractors published in 1938, by Fate Root Heath |
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Variants
| 3-Wheel | row-crop three-wheel |
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| 4-Wheel | standard four-wheel |