Long
Long A
The Long A is a row-crop tractor produced by Long from 1948 to 1949. It was built in Tarboro, North Carolina, United States. It features a Continental 2.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine, producing a claimed 26 hp at the drawbar and 29 hp at the belt. The tractor has a 4-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with a dry disc clutch and two-wheel drive. It has a wheelbase of 83 inches and an operating weight of 3618 lbs. The Long A is equipped with 5.50-16 front tires and 11-38 rear tires, and an open operator station with manual steering and independent mechanical shoe brakes.
Power32 hp[B]
Founded1948 - 1949
ModelA
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Long A
Power
| Belt (tested) | 31.82 hp (23.7 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 29 hp (21.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 28.58 hp (21.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 11-38 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Engine
| Make | Continental |
|---|---|
| Type | gasoline |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x4.375 inches (87 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 6.23:1 |
| Displacement | 163 ci (2.7 L) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 83 inches (210 cm) |
|---|---|
| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| Front tread | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 5692 lbs (2581 kg) |
| Operating weight | 3618 lbs (1641 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Independent mechanical shoe brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Tarboro, North Carolina, United States |
| Manufacturer | Long |
| Years produced | 1948 - 1949 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1456 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3050 ft/min (929.64 meters/min) |
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Diameter | 8 inches (20 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |