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Tractor · 1918Unverified

Samson M

Name: Samson M
Brand: Samson

Samson M — Standard-tread tractor · 11 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Samson M is a tractor with a rated power of 11 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of engine power. Manufactured between 1918 and 1922, the M features a 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine and two-wheel drive with a 2-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is 1496 kg, and it is designed for use on areas up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

35 rows

Recorded power

11 hp

Recorded weight

1496 kg

Transmissions

2-speed

Production years

1918-1922

Verified variants

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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.

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