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Fox River Tractor Company 18-35

Production years: 1920

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Engine horsepower
38 HP
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Displacement
11.7 L
4-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
2WD
Gear
Operating weight
3,220 kg
7,100 lbs

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19202WD
38HP
FR
18-35
Archived Specification Record

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Compact / Sub-Compact Yard
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 85% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
3.2 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
84.7 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Fox River Tractor Company
Fuel type
Kerosene
Rated horsepower
38 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Fox River Tractor Company specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
18 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
4
Displacement
11.7 L (713 ci)
Bore / stroke
5.50x7.50 inches 140 x 190 mm
Rated RPM
600 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Gear
Gears (forward / reverse)
N/A
Drive system
2WD
Wheelbase
N/A
Front tire
N/A
Rear tire
N/A
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
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Implement Draft & Ballast Matcher

Simulate draft resistance, drawbar power transfer, and optimal axle weight distribution for Fox River Tractor Company 18-35.

Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(219%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH219% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")38 HP◄ 3,129 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 58.4 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 18 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)18 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output83.4 HP / 38 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
3,129 lbs
Drawbar Power
58.4 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 3,800 lbs
Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
483 kg (1,064 lbs)1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-3,300 lbs (-1,497 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
1.8 gal/h
6.8 L/hr (est. $7/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (38 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Tractor exceeds target ballast by 1497 kg. Consider removing wheel weights to reduce soil compaction.

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$1,719
Basis: 38 HP • 106 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,410 – $1,581
Dealer Retail Asking
$1,805 – $2,028
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$1,633
Year 2028
$1,551
Year 2029
$1,474

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Fox River Tractor Company

USA • 2 Models

The Fox River Tractor Company was a short-lived yet significant player in the early 20th-century agricultural machinery industry. Founded in 1920 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the company emerged when members of the Saiberlich family divested their interests in Eagle Tractor to establish a new venture focused on tractor manufacturing. Despite its promising beginnings, Fox River Tractor faced challenges that limited its production run to just two years, from 1920 to 1922. However, the company's legacy did not end with tractors. After discontinuing tractor production, Fox River successfully pivoted to manufacturing forage harvesters and silage equipment, capitalizing on the growing demand for agricultural mechanization in the Midwest. This strategic shift allowed the company to carve out a niche in the agricultural equipment sector. Over time, Fox River underwent several ownership changes, eventually becoming part of Hiniker's agricultural equipment division through a series of acquisitions. This transition marked a new chapter for the company, aligning it with a broader portfolio of farming machinery and reinforcing its commitment to innovation in the field. Although the Fox River Tractor Company no longer exists as an independent entity, its contributions to the development of forage harvesting technology and its brief but impactful foray into tractor manufacturing remain noteworthy in the annals of agricultural history.

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