Silver King 42 Row Crop
The Silver King 42 Row Crop is a row-crop tractor produced from 1942 to 1954 by Silver King, a part of Fate-Root-Heath, built in Plymouth, Ohio, USA. It features a Continental F-162 2.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine with a 4-speed gear transmission and dry disc clutch. The tractor has a 3x2 2WD drive with spur gear final drives and manual steering. It is capable of pulling 2-3 14-inch plows and has tested drawbar power of 28.03 hp and belt power of 33.14 hp. The tractor includes a rear PTO with a 540 RPM type. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 84.75 inches, length of 131 inches, height of 78 inches, and ground clearance of 27.6 inches. It weighs between 3550 to 3789 pounds depending on configuration, with ballasted weight up to 5357 pounds. Tires are sized 7.50-16 front and 10-38 rear. The belt pulley diameter is 6.5 inches with an 8-inch width and runs at 1800 RPM. Serial numbers are located on the left side of the tractor frame ahead of the front axle. Variants include three-wheel (3-42) and four-wheel (4-42) models.
Power36 hp[B]
Founded1942 - 1954
Model42 Row Crop
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Silver King 42 Row Crop
Power
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 33.14 hp (24.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 28.03 hp (20.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 10-38 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Continental F-162 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x4.375 inches (87 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 6:1 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 162 ci (2.7 L) |
Weight
| Shipping | 3550 lbs (1610 kg) |
|---|---|
| Ballasted | 5357 lbs (2429 kg) |
| Operating | 3789 lbs (1718 kg) |
Variants
| 3-42 | three-wheel |
|---|---|
| 4-42 | four-wheel |
Dimensions
| Height | 78 inches (198 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 131 inches (332 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 84.75 inches (215 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 27.6 inches (70 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Plymouth, Ohio, USA |
| Years produced | 1942 - 1954 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1800 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3100 ft/min (944.88 meters/min) |
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Diameter | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Serial Numbers
| 1942 | 5256 |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 5594 |
| 1944 | 5710 |
| 1945 | 6161 |
| 1946 | 6449 |
| 1947 | 6947 |
| 1948 | 7475 |
| 1949 | 8245 |
| 1950 | 8395 |
| 1951 | 8545 |
| 1952 | 8627 |
| 1953 | 8708 |
| 1954 | 8717 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
