Fordson Fordson F
| | 1917 - 1928 |
| Standard-tread tractor |
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Series map:
Fordson F
20.0hp
| Production |
| Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford)
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| Standard-tread tractor |
| Factories | Dearborn, MI
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| | Cork, Ireland
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| Total built | 755,278 (total)
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| | 747,681 (USA)
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| | 7,597 (Ireland)
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| 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. |
| Fordson Fordson F Power |
| Engine | 20 hp
14.9 kW
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp
7.5 kW
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| PTO (claimed) | 20 hp
14.9 kW
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| Plows | 2 (14-inch)
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| Drawbar (tested) | 12.325 hp
9.2 kW
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| Belt (tested) | 22.28 hp
16.6 kW
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 Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Manual steering |
| Open operator station. |
| Fordson F Serial Number Location |
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| Below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine. |
| Fordson F Serial Numbers |
| 1917 | 1 (USA)
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| 1918 | 260 (USA)
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| 1919 | 34427 (USA)
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| 1920 | 100001 (USA)
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| 1921 | 158312 (USA)
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| 1922 | 201026 (USA)
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| 1923 | 268583 (USA)
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| 1924 | 370351 (USA)
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| 1925 | 455360 (USA)
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| 1926 | 557608 (USA)
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| 1927 | 629830 (USA)
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| 1919 | 63001 (Ireland)
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| 1920 | 65001 (Ireland)
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| 1921 | 108230 (Ireland)
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| 1922 | 109673 (Ireland)
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FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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| Belt Pulley |
| Diameter | 9.5 inches
24 cm
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| Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm
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| RPM | 1000
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| Speed | 2480 ft/min
755.90 meters/min
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| References |
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| Fordson Tractor Manual (3087) published in 1923 |
| Page information |
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| Updated on August 19, 2022 |
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