Tractor · 1918Unverified
Samson M
Samson M — Standard-tread tractor · 11 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
11 hp
Max power
8.7 kW
Weight
1496 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerSamsonReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Janesville, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $650 in 1918Reference
The Samson M was designed to compete with the Fordson. At $650, it was the only direct competition to the Fordson at the time.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Northway 4.5L 4-cyl all fuelReference
Drawbar (claimed)8.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)14.2 kWReference
Plows2 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)8.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)12.8 kWReference
NorthwayReference
all fuelReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 140 mmReference
Rated RPM1100Reference
Belt power (max)12.8 kWReference
Max power8.7 kWReference
Transmission
2-speedReference
Gears2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight1496 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter45 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM375Reference
Test results
Kerosene 2-speed 2WDJune 19 - 30, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 27 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)8.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull884 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.