Custom
Custom 98
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.
Power62 hp
Founded1952 - 1954
Model98
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Custom 98
Power
| Plows | 3-4 (14-inch) |
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| 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 |
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| 98W | wide front |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Built in | Hustisford, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1952 - 1954 |
| Manufacturer | Custom |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1011 |
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| 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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