SFV
SFV 551
The SFV 551 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced by SFV from 1951 to 1956. It features a 12.8L single-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing an estimated 52 hp at the drawbar and 60 hp at the belt. The tractor has a 5-speed gear transmission with 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, and an open operator station. It was manufactured in Vierzon and Luneville, France. The tractor weighs 7275 lbs and rides on 6.50-20 front tires and 14-34 or 12-38 rear tires. The rear PTO operates at 540 rpm. The SFV 551 was succeeded by the SFV 552 model in 1957.
Power66 hp[B]
Founded1951 - 1956
ModelSFV 551
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for SFV 551
Power
| Belt (claimed) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 14-34, 12-38 |
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| Front tire | 6.50-20 |
Engine
| Type | diesel, 1-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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| Model | SFV 12.8L 1-cyl diesel |
| Rated RPM | 650 |
| Bore/Stroke | 9.84x10.24 inches (250 x 260 mm) |
| Displacement | 778.7 ci (12.8 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
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| Length | 135.8 inches (344 cm) |
| Weight | 7275 lbs (3299 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Factories | Vierzon, France; Luneville, France |
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| Years made | 1951 - 1956 |
| Manufacturer | SFV |
| Tractor type | Standard-tread tractor |
Belt Pulley
| Width | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
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| Diameter | 21.3 inches (54 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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