Friday
Friday O-48
The Friday O-48 is an orchard/vineyard tractor produced from 1948 to 1959 by Friday in Hartford, Michigan, USA. It features a Chrysler 3.6L 6-cylinder gasoline engine producing 50 hp (37.3 kW), a 10-speed transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with an open operator station. The tractor has a wheelbase of 77 inches (195 cm), length of 120 inches (304 cm), width ranging from 48 to 60 inches (121 to 152 cm), and height of 53 inches (134 cm). It weighs 3580 lbs (1623 kg) and uses 6.00x16 front tires and 13.00x24 rear tires. The charging system is a generator. It is capable of pulling 3 14-inch plows.
Power50 hp
Founded1948 - 1959
ModelO-48
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Friday O-48
Power
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 13.00x24 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 6.00x16 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Chrysler IND-5 |
| Power | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft (241.4 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Sparkplug | Auto-Lite A-5 14MM |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.375 inches (83 x 111 mm) |
| Displacement | 217.7 ci (3.6 L) |
| Starter type | electric |
Dimensions
| Width | 48 inches (min) (121 cm), 60 inches (max) (152 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 53 inches (134 cm) |
| Length | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3580 lbs (1623 kg) |
Electrical
| Charging system | generator |
|---|
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Orchard/Vineyard tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Hartford, Michigan, USA |
| Manufacturer | Friday |
| Years produced | 1948 - 1959 |
Transmission
| Type | 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |