Re: Fordson F

Posted by Maine Fordson on April 10, 2007 at 21:13:34 from (76.179.49.154):

In Reply to: Fordson F posted by cameron benyou on April 10, 2007 at 19:10:18:

Cameron --

The Fordson Model F was one of the best-selling tractors of all time; during its ten years of production in the United States, nearly three-quarters of a million were manufactured. In 1923, over 75% of all tractors sold were Fordson F's. Unfortunately, Henry Ford was not interested in innovation or agricultural implements, and the once-novel design became antiquated as soon as Farmall and Deere showed up with implements (cultivators, etc.) that could be mounted on the tractor itself. (The Model F was basically a mechanical horse, pulling implements that were originally designed to be drawn by the beasts it replaced.)

American farmers were a thrifty bunch, and found that since the design had not changed all that much, parts from a 1921 tractor would fit on a 1926 tractor, and many parts were interchanged to keep the old tractors in service. You'll often find a Fordson F with parts that are not original to it.

So, while you *may* have a Model F, it's more likely that it's a Model N (which was what the tractor morphed into once the production tooling was moved to Ireland in 1928 -- Ford needed the room in Detroit to roll out the Model A automobile).

The rollers were often purchased by cities and towns to build and repair roads; this was because Fordson tractors were plentiful and cheap, and just about every town of any size had a Ford dealership where spare parts could be found quickly. If there is one wide roller in the front (approx. four feet wide), it was used as a road roller. If there are four separate rollers (i.e., one roller approx. a foot wide where each wheel should be), it was used to pull a gang mower on a golf course or city park.

If you can take a few pictures it will be easier to address any specific questions you may have.

I tried to send you an e-mail, but I've been having tons of problems using this site's "spam-free" e-mail service -- in my experience, it's been an e-mail free service. (Anybody else out there been having this problem?) Try me using the "send mail" feature in this box -- maybe it'll work for you.

Hope to hear from you.

-- Maine Fordson

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