Samson
Samson M
The Samson M was produced from 1918 to 1922 as a standard-tread tractor built in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA. It was designed to compete directly with the Fordson tractor, priced at $650 in 1918. It features a Northway 4.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled all-fuel engine, a 2-speed transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 3,300 lbs (1496 kg). Power ratings include 11 hp drawbar (claimed) and 19 hp belt (claimed), with tested drawbar power at 11.60 hp and belt power at 17.20 hp. It can pull 2 14-inch plows. The belt pulley diameter is 18 inches with a width of 6 inches and runs at 375 RPM.
Power21 hp[B]
Founded1918 - 1922
ModelM
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Samson M
Power
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
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| Belt (tested) | 17.20 hp (12.8 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 19 hp (14.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 11.60 hp (8.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 11 hp (8.2 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Northway |
|---|---|
| Type | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, all fuel |
| Rated RPM | 1100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00 x 5.50 inches (102 x 140 mm) |
| Displacement | 276 ci (4.5 L) |
Dimensions
| Weight | 3,300 lbs (1496 kg) |
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Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
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| Notes | The Samson M was designed to compete with the Fordson. At $650, it was the only direct competition to the Fordson at the time. |
| Built in | Janesville, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | Samson |
| Original price | $650 in 1918 |
| Years produced | 1918 - 1922 |
References
| Manual | Instructions for Operation and Care of Samson Model M Tractor published in 1918 |
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Belt Pulley
| RPM | 375 |
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| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 18 inches (45 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | 2-speed |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |