Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-08-16
THE FORDSON TRACTOR
Demonstration at Iron Noun
tain Brought Out Good
Points of Machine.


Wisconsin, staged field trial Of the
mUch talked of Fordson Tractor.
Strong 81 Manley, distributors of the
Ford car in this territory since its
introduction here, had carload OF
Che machines on the way here and
invited about fifteen prospective
tractor customers to go up and wit
ness the demonstration, We gladly
accepted an invitation to accompany
w a. and Chas. III. Adams who were
interested in knowing if tractor
could be used to advantage on the
Adams Bros. farm.
Leaving Eagle River, Saturday
morning the trip of SO miles was
made in four hours via Phelps, Iron
River, Crystal Falls and Florence,
reaching Iron Mountain at 11:00.
After look through the Ford build
ing and stock which without exagga-
ting contains extras enough to sup
ply the entire territory, the next
move was toward place to eat.
After dinner the demonstration field
was sought and there two tractors
were found atwork, each pulling an
Oliver gang of two 14-in plows in a
field of heavy sod. They turned a.
furrow that would delight any farm
or at a speed no horsefesh will stand
long, especially in sod blowing. At
Ser being hooked to a double gang
disc still more convincing test of
their power and endurance as COM
pared with horses were seen.
Points in connection with the
tractor and it's operation that may
q ne OF interest to farmers are the fol-
lowing:
The ''Fordson' Tractor is the re-
suit of extensive trials and expert
naents covering, period of many
years. Before being placed on the
market, every detail had been tried
out under actual farming conditions
here ard abroad,
Experience has pointed to the
small, light tractor as the one ma
chine to meet varying conditions
most satisfactorily.
In developing the Fordson Tractor,
she aim has been to produce a small
tractor which will be low in first cost,
reliable, and above all-efficient.
Light, small and economical. it is
adapted for use on small farms, as
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all farm implements and do the work
generally done by horses on the farm.
In addition, by it's belt pulley the
6rac6or will drive farm machinery
such as a thresher, ensilage cutter,
sFood saw, etc, making truly uni
Hersal tractor.
The simplicity of operation and
construction will at once appeal to
farmers.
Special devices were perfected to
keep out dust and dirt. All moving
parts are enclosed and thoroughly
fabricated. The number of lubricat-
ing points requiring attention are
very few and easily gotten at.
The motor, transmission, and rear
axle are assembled together, forming
one rigid unit, which, combined with
the three-point suspension, relieves
these parts of all strain.
The motor is of substantial design
and is capable of delivering it's full
power continuously. It embo1ies
features successfully used for years.
Important Points of the Tractor:
1t is designed as a two pillow ma
chine and will pull two 14-in plows in
the stiffest soil. 1t will maintain a
drawbar pull of 1900 pounds at plow-
ing speed. In low gear a drawbar
pull of $500 pounds is obtained.
The fuel consumption varies with
conditions: two and half gallons of
kerosene per acre being fair aver
age. The amount of ground plowed
also depends on conditions: eight ac-
yes in ten hours would strike an -ay-
erage.
When used at stationary work and
ranning at full power, at 1000 r. P.
NJ, the fuel consumption does not
exceed two and three-fourth his gallons
per hour. The total weight of tr ac-
6ag is 2700 pounds with water and
fnel tanks filed. Over ali length Is
I02 inches, height SIS inches. and
width 81 inches.
The engine is four cylinder, four
cycle, cylinders are cast en- bloc.
Cylinder bore, four inches, piston
stroke, five inches.
The engine develops % h. p. when
running at 1000 revolutions per min
ate and using kerosene.
Has special ignition, lubricating,
cooling and yaporizing systems
Front wheels have steel spokes