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Samson M

Samson M tractor
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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.
Samson MSamson tractor1918 tractorfarm tractorNorthway engine2-speed transmissionstandard-tread tractor
Power21 hp[B]
Founded1918 - 1922
ModelM

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Samson M

Power

Plows:2 (14-inch)
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)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Standard-tread tractor
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

Belt Pulley

RPM:375
Width:6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter:18 inches (45 cm)

Transmission

Type:2-speed
Gears:2 forward and 1 reverse