Tractor · 1917Unverified
Fordson Fordson F
Fordson Fordson F — Standard-tread tractor · 20 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
20 hp
Max power
7.0 kW
Weight
1324 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Standard-tread tractorReference
FactoriesDearborn, MIReference
FactoriesCork, IrelandReference
Total built755,278 (total)Reference
Total built747,681 (USA)Reference
Total built7,597 (Ireland)Reference
The name Fordson was used for two reasons. The "Ford Tractor" name was already being used by a company in Minneapolis. In addition, the Ford Motor Company shareholders had no interest in tractor production, so Henry Ford started an independent company for building tractors, named Henry Ford & Son.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Ford 4.1L 4-cyl distillateReference
Hercules 4.1L 4-cyl distillateReference
Fuel tank79.5 LReference
Engine14.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)7.5 kWReference
Plows2 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)9.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)16.6 kWReference
FordReference
distillateReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
In 1920, a Ford-built engine replaced the Hercules engine, although it was nearly identical.Reference
Displacement4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 127 mmReference
Power14.9 kWReference
Rated RPM1000Reference
Firing order1-2-4-3Reference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity45.4 LReference
HerculesReference
The Hercules engine was used in Fordsons until 1920Reference
Displacement4.1 LReference
Belt power (max)14.3 kWReference
Max power7.0 kWReference
Belt power (max)16.6 kWReference
Max power9.2 kWReference
Transmission
3-speed constant mesh gearReference
Typeconstant mesh gearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity14.2 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)14.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase160 cmReference
Weight1324 kgReference
Rear tire42x12Reference
Ag rear42x12 (steel)Reference
Length259 cmReference
Width160 cmReference
Height139 cmReference
Ground clearance29 cmReference
Fordson F Serial Number Location
Below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine.Reference
Fordson F Serial Numbers
19171 (USA)Reference
1918260 (USA)Reference
191934427 (USA)Reference
1920100001 (USA)Reference
1921158312 (USA)Reference
1922201026 (USA)Reference
1923268583 (USA)Reference
1924370351 (USA)Reference
1925455360 (USA)Reference
1926557608 (USA)Reference
1927629830 (USA)Reference
191963001 (Ireland)Reference
192065001 (Ireland)Reference
1921108230 (Ireland)Reference
1922109673 (Ireland)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter24 cmReference
Width16 cmReference
RPM1000Reference
Speed755.90 meters/minReference
Test results
NTTL 18: kerosene 3-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 124: kerosene 3-speed 2WDReference
Kerosene 3-speed 2WDJune 2 - 12, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 18 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)11.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull992 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Kerosene 3-speed 2WDJune 21 - 28, 1926Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 124 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)9.5 l/hourReference
Max pull971 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.