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Weight of Fordson

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JN

11-21-2003 17:49:35




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During the mid-1920s, I have run across several highway construction jobs where the state of California stipulated that the contractor utilize a Fordson tractor with a sheepsfoot roller replacing the standard rear wheels. The concern on these jobs was that a wide roller could leave uncompacted "voids," whereas a pair of narrow sheepsfoot rolls that were spaced (as on a Fordson chassis) would not leave voids.

Question: How much weight was on the rear axle? How much weight was on the front axle of a Fordson of that era? Once I have that information, I will be able to estimate the pounds per square inch by closely examining the pictures that I have. If a Fordson owner has access to a scale, theis information would be greatly appreciated.

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JDK

11-22-2003 15:00:31




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 Re: Weight of Fordson in reply to JN, 11-21-2003 17:49:35  
Fordson "N",appx 3200lbs(on steel)
Fordson "F",appx 2500lbs(1100 kilos shipping wgt)
No idea on F/R weight distribution
Rear flippover accidents would seem to indicate lightness in front,however this was prolly more actually due to the worm gear driven rear axles and steel wheels(no slippage)



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