Custom H
The Custom H is a row-crop tractor produced by Custom from 1948 to 1950 in Shelbyville, Indiana, USA. It features a Chrysler 3.8L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine producing 56 hp (41.8 kW). The tractor has a 5-speed gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Variants include the HR with a tricycle front and the HW with a wide front. The tractor's dimensions vary slightly between variants, with wheelbases around 91.4 inches (232 cm) and weights ranging from 4136 to 4296 lbs. Standard tires differ by variant, with the HW using 6-16 front and 12-30 rear tires, and the HR using 6-16 front and 11-38 rear tires. The belt pulley diameter is 11 inches with a width of 7.5 inches, running at 1011 RPM and a speed of 2911 ft/min.
Power56 hp
Founded1948 - 1950
ModelH
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Custom H
Power
| Engine power | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
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Tires
| HR Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-16. Rear: 11-38 |
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| HW Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-16. Rear: 12-30 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Chrysler 6A |
| Power | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Torque | 152 lb-ft (206.1 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.625 inches (83 x 117 mm) |
| Compression | 6.7:1 |
| Displacement | 230.2 ci (3.8 L) |
Variants
| HR | tricycle front |
|---|---|
| HW | 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
| HR Height | 80 inches (203 cm) |
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| HR Length | 136.875 inches (347 cm) |
| HR Weight | 4136 lbs (1876 kg) |
| HW Height | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| HW Length | 134.875 inches (342 cm) |
| HW Weight | 4296 lbs (1948 kg) |
| HR Wheelbase | 91.5 inches (232 cm) |
| HW Wheelbase | 91.375 inches (232 cm) |
| HR Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| HW Rear tread | 66.5 to 78.5 inches (168 to 199 cm) |
| HW Front tread | 55.5 to 61.5 inches (140 to 156 cm) |
