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Custom E

Custom E tractor
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The Custom E is a row-crop tractor produced by Custom from 1948 to 1950. It was built in Shelbyville, Indiana, USA. The tractor features a Chrysler 4.1L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine producing 62 hp (46.2 kW) at 1800 RPM with 167 lb-ft (226.5 Nm) of torque at 1200 RPM. It has a 5-speed gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Variants include the ER with a tricycle front and the EW with a wide front. Dimensions vary slightly between variants, with wheelbases around 93.6 inches, lengths around 137-139 inches, heights around 78-80 inches, and weights between 4436 and 4696 lbs. Standard tires differ by variant, with ER using 6-16 front and 12-38 rear tires, and EW using 6-16 front and 13-30 rear tires. The tractor also includes a belt pulley with an 11 inch diameter and 7.5 inch width running at 1011 RPM.
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Power62 hp
Founded1948 - 1950
ModelCustom E

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Custom E

Power

Engine power:62 hp (46.2 kW)

Tires

ER Standard tires (ag):Front: 6-16. Rear: 12-38
EW Standard tires (ag):Front: 6-16. Rear: 13-30

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)

Variants

ER:tricycle front
EW:wide front

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Built in:Shelbyville, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer:Custom
Years produced:1948 - 1950

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

ER Height:80 inches (203 cm)
ER Length:139.125 inches (353 cm)
ER Weight:4436 lbs (2012 kg)
EW Height:78 inches (198 cm)
EW Length:137.125 inches (348 cm)
EW Weight:4696 lbs (2130 kg)
ER Wheelbase:93.75 inches (238 cm)
EW Wheelbase:93.625 inches (237 cm)
ER Rear tread:56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)
EW Rear tread:66.5 to 78.5 inches (168 to 199 cm)
EW Front tread:55.5 to 61.5 inches (140 to 156 cm)
ER Ground clearance:25 inches (63 cm)
EW Ground clearance:17 inches (43 cm)