Custom 98
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Années de production: 1952–1954
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Caractéristiques du moteur et de la puissance
- Modèle du moteur
- Chrysler 8A
- Carburant
- Gasoline
- Puissance nominale
- 62 hp
- Rated PTO Power
- N/A (Custom specification)
- Cylindres
- 6
- Cylindrée
- 4.1 L (250.6 ci)
- Alésage / course
- 3.4375x4.50 inches 87 x 114 mm
- Régime nominal
- 1800 RPM
- Capacité d’huile moteur
- N/A
- Capacité de liquide de refroidissement
- N/A
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Caractéristiques de transmission et de châssis
- Type de transmission
- Gear (5F/1R)
- Rapports (avant / arrière)
- 5 avant / 1 arrière
- Système d’entraînement
- 2WD
- Empattement
- 93.75 in
- Pneu avant
- 6-16
- Pneu arrière
- 14-30
- Débit hydraulique
- N/A
- Attelage arrière
- N/A
Implement Draft & Ballast Matcher
Simulate draft resistance, drawbar power transfer, and optimal axle weight distribution for Custom 98.
Theoretical draft formula suggests 6,200 lbs. Official manufacturer GVWR is unrecorded for this catalog entry, so target weight is constrained to an engineering structural estimate (~135% of base operating weight) to prevent chassis overload.
Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (62 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.
Tractor is currently light for this heavy draft tool. Add ~704 kg (1,553 lbs) ballast to prevent tire slip and premature wear.
Target ballast is capped at 5,989 lbs based on structural engineering estimate (~135% base weight; official manufacturer GVWR unrecorded). Avoid adding excess ballast beyond this benchmark to protect axle bearings and chassis.
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Custom Manufacturing was an American tractor producer that played a significant role in the post-World War II agricultural machinery market. Founded in 1944 in Shelbyville, Indiana, the company quickly established itself by producing tractors powered by Chrysler engines and transmissions. This strategic partnership with Chrysler allowed Custom to offer reliable and cost-effective machines that appealed to small to medium-sized farms. The company's ability to produce quality tractors under various brand names, including Montgomery Ward, Lehr Big Boy, Rockol, and Regal, demonstrated its versatility and market reach. In 1952, Custom Manufacturing relocated its production facilities to Hustisford, Wisconsin, in an effort to possibly expand its operations or improve logistics. However, the company's independent run was relatively short-lived. By 1954, Custom Manufacturing sold its assets to a Mexican firm, marking the end of its production in the United States. Despite its brief existence, Custom Manufacturing left a lasting impact on the agricultural machinery industry by demonstrating the viability of using automotive components in tractor manufacturing and by successfully marketing its products under various brand names.
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