Fordson
Fordson Fordson F
The Fordson Fordson F is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1917 to 1928 by Fordson, a part of Ford. It was built in factories in Dearborn, MI and Cork, Ireland, with a total production of 755,278 units. The tractor was powered by a 20 hp 4.1L 4-cylinder distillate engine, initially using a Hercules engine until 1920 when a nearly identical Ford-built engine replaced it. It features a 3-speed constant mesh gear transmission, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor has a wheelbase of 63 inches, weighs 2920 lbs, and uses 42x12 steel rear tires. It was capable of pulling 2 14-inch plows and had a fuel tank capacity of 21 gallons.
Power20 hp
Founded1917 - 1928
ModelFordson F
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Fordson Fordson F
Power
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 22.28 hp (16.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 12.325 hp (9.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 42x12 (steel) |
|---|
Engine
| Power | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
|---|---|
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.00 inches (102 x 127 mm) |
| Displacement | 251.3 ci (4.1 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Engine options | Ford 4.1L 4-cyl distillate; Hercules 4.1L 4-cyl distillate |
| Hercules power | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Coolant capacity | 48 qts (45.4 L) |
| Hercules rated RPM | 1000 |
| Ford engine details | distillate, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, In 1920, a Ford-built engine replaced the Hercules engine, although it was nearly identical. |
| Hercules bore/stroke | 4.00x5.00 inches (102 x 127 mm) |
| Hercules displacement | 251 ci (4.1 L) |
| Hercules firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Hercules engine details | distillate, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, The Hercules engine was used in Fordsons until 1920 |
Fuel tank
| Capacity | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
|---|
Dimensions
| Width | 63 inches (160 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 55 inches (139 cm) |
| Length | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| Weight | 2920 lbs (1324 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Notes | The name Fordson was used for two reasons. The "Ford Tractor" name was already being used by a company in Minneapolis. In addition, the Ford Motor Company shareholders had no interest in tractor production, so Henry Ford started an independent company for building tractors, named Henry Ford & Son. |
| Factories | Dearborn, MI; Cork, Ireland |
| USA built | 747,681 |
| Total built | 755,278 (total) |
| Ireland built | 7,597 |
| Years produced | 1917 - 1928 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1000 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2480 ft/min (755.90 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
| Diameter | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | constant mesh gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1917 USA | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1918 USA | 260 |
| 1919 USA | 34427 |
| 1920 USA | 100001 |
| 1921 USA | 158312 |
| 1922 USA | 201026 |
| 1923 USA | 268583 |
| 1924 USA | 370351 |
| 1925 USA | 455360 |
| 1926 USA | 557608 |
| 1927 USA | 629830 |
| 1919 Ireland | 63001 |
| 1920 Ireland | 65001 |
| 1921 Ireland | 108230 |
| 1922 Ireland | 109673 |