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Custom 98

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The Custom 98 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1952 to 1954 by Custom in Hustisford, Wisconsin, USA. It features a Chrysler 4.1L 6-cylinder gasoline engine producing 62 hp (46.2 kW), a 5-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor was available in tricycle front (98R) and wide front (98W) variants. It has a rear PTO type of 540 (1.375) and can handle 3-4 14-inch plows. Dimensions vary slightly between the 98R and 98W models, with wheelbases around 93.6 inches and weights ranging from 4436 to 4696 pounds. The tractor includes an 11-inch diameter belt pulley running at 1011 RPM.
Custom 98tractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionspowerrow-crop tractor
Power62 hp
Founded1952 - 1954
Model98

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Custom 98

Power

Plows:3-4 (14-inch)
Engine power:62 hp (46.2 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Chrysler 8A
Power:62 hp (46.2 kW)
Torque:167 lb-ft (226.5 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Rated RPM:1800
Torque RPM:1200
Bore/Stroke:3.4375x4.50 inches (87 x 114 mm)
Compression:6.6:1
Displacement:250.6 ci (4.1 L)
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4

Variants

98R:tricycle front
98W:wide front

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Built in:Hustisford, Wisconsin, USA
Years made:1952 - 1954
Manufacturer:Custom

Belt Pulley

RPM:1011
Speed:2911 ft/min (887.27 meters/min)
Width:7.5 inches (19 cm)
Diameter:11 inches (27 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

98R Height:80 inches (203 cm)
98R Length:139.1 inches (353 cm)
98W Height:78 inches (198 cm)
98W Length:137.1 inches (348 cm)
98R Wheelbase:93.75 inches (238 cm)
98W Wheelbase:93.625 inches (237 cm)
98R Rear tread:56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)
98W Rear tread:66.5 to 78.5 inches (168 to 199 cm)
98R Front tread:8 to 14 inches (20 to 35 cm)
98W Front tread:55.5 to 61.5 inches (140 to 156 cm)
98W Shipping weight:4696 lbs (2130 kg)
98R Ground clearance:25 inches (63 cm)
98W Ground clearance:17 inches (43 cm)
98R Standard tires (ag):Front: 6-16. Rear: 12-38
98W Standard tires (ag):Front: 6-16. Rear: 14-30

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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Custom 96

Model:96