Fordson
Fordson All-Around
The Fordson All-Around was produced from 1937 to 1945 by Fordson, a part of Ford, in Dagenham, England. Also known as the Fordson Row Crop in the United States, it was an attempt to enter the popular North American row-crop tractor market, based on the Fordson N. It featured a 25 hp Ford 4.4L 4-cylinder engine available in kerosene or gasoline versions, a 3-speed gear transmission with 1 reverse, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor had an open operator station and was capable of pulling 2 14-inch plows. Dimensions include an 88 inch wheelbase, 132 inch length, 63 inch width, and a weight of 3600 lbs. Tires were steel 28x5.25 front and 42x12 or 9.00-36 rear.
Power25 hp
Founded1937 - 1945
ModelAll-Around
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Fordson All-Around
Power
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 42x12 (steel), 9.00-36 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 28x5.25 (steel) |
Engine
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine options | Ford 4.4L 4-cyl kerosene, Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Details gasoline | Ford, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 267 ci (4.4 L), Bore/Stroke 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm), Rated RPM 1100 |
| Details kerosene | Ford, kerosene, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 267 ci (4.4 L), Bore/Stroke 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm), Power 25 hp (18.6 kW), Rated RPM 1100 |
Dimensions
| Width | 63 inches (160 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Weight | 3600 lbs (1632 kg) |
| Rear axle | 2.0 inch diameter (50 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 92 inches (132 to 233 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Dagenham, England |
|---|---|
| Description | The All-Around was an attempt to move into the row-crop tractor market, which had become very popular in North America after the introduction of the Farmall. It is based on the Fordson N. |
| Also known as | Fordson Row Crop in the United States |
| Years produced | 1937 - 1945 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |