Custom B
The Custom B is a row-crop tractor produced from 1947 to 1949 by Custom in Shelbyville, Indiana, USA. It features a Chrysler 3.6L 6-cylinder gasoline engine producing 52 hp (38.8 kW), a 4-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and drum brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and a rear PTO driven by the transmission. It has a wheelbase of 88 inches (223 cm), length of 130 inches (330 cm), height of 71 inches (180 cm), and a shipping weight of 3450 lbs (1564 kg). The front tires are 6-16 and rear tires 10-38. The tractor can pull 2 or 3 14-inch plows. Variants include the B with a tricycle front and the C with a wide front.
Power52 hp
Founded1947 - 1949
ModelB
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Custom B
Power
| Plows | 2 or 3 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Chrysler IND 5 |
| Power | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft (191.2 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.375 inches (83 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 6.6:1 |
| Displacement | 217.8 ci (3.6 L) |
Variants
| B | tricycle front |
|---|---|
| C | wide front |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Shelbyville, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Custom |
| Years produced | 1947 - 1949 |
References
| Book | Orphan Tractors by Bill Vossler |
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Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1011 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2910 ft/min (886.97 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Diameter | 11 inches (27 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 71 inches (180 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Rear tire | 10-38 |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-16 |
| Shipping weight | 3450 lbs (1564 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 25 inches (63 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Rear PTO |
|---|---|
| Drive | transmission |
