Custom E
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.
Power62 hp
Founded1948 - 1950
ModelCustom E
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Custom E
Power
| Engine power | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
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Tires
| ER Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-16. Rear: 12-38 |
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| 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 |
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| EW | 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 | Shelbyville, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Custom |
| Years produced | 1948 - 1950 |
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
| ER Height | 80 inches (203 cm) |
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| 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) |
