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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 power62 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
Typegasoline
ModelChrysler 8A
Power62 hp (46.2 kW)
Torque167 lb-ft (226.5 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Rated RPM1800
Torque RPM1200
Bore/Stroke3.4375x4.50 inches (87 x 114 mm)
Compression6.6:1
Displacement250.6 ci (4.1 L)
Variants
ERtricycle front
EWwide front
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inShelbyville, Indiana, USA
ManufacturerCustom
Years produced1948 - 1950
Belt Pulley
RPM1011
Speed2911 ft/min (887.27 meters/min)
Width7.5 inches (19 cm)
Diameter11 inches (27 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
ER Height80 inches (203 cm)
ER Length139.125 inches (353 cm)
ER Weight4436 lbs (2012 kg)
EW Height78 inches (198 cm)
EW Length137.125 inches (348 cm)
EW Weight4696 lbs (2130 kg)
ER Wheelbase93.75 inches (238 cm)
EW Wheelbase93.625 inches (237 cm)
ER Rear tread56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)
EW Rear tread66.5 to 78.5 inches (168 to 199 cm)
EW Front tread55.5 to 61.5 inches (140 to 156 cm)
ER Ground clearance25 inches (63 cm)
EW Ground clearance17 inches (43 cm)