Silver King
Silver King 42 Standard
The Silver King 42 Standard is a standard-tread farm 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 is two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives, manual steering, and mechanical contracting band brakes. It has an open operator station and a rear PTO with a 540 RPM type. The tractor weighs 3200 lbs and has a wheelbase of 66.25 inches. It is capable of pulling 2-3 14-inch plows. Variants include the 3-42 three-wheel and 4-42 four-wheel models.
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Founded1942 - 1954
Model42 Standard
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Silver King 42 Standard
Power
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
|---|
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) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 162 ci (2.7 L) |
| Compression ratio | 6:1 |
Variants
| 3-42 | three-wheel |
|---|---|
| 4-42 | four-wheel |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread 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 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 66 inches (167 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 114 inches (289 cm) |
| Rear tire | 11-28 |
| Wheelbase | 66.25 inches (168 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Rear tread | 44 to 72 inches (111 to 182 cm) |
| Front tread | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3200 lbs (1451 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 15.3 inches (38 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Related Models
Silver King 3-42Model3-42
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