Fordson Tractor, 1917-1918, Used by Luther Burbank
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The Fordson tractor, manufactured by Henry Ford and Son, Inc., was the first lightweight, mass-produced tractor that was affordable to the average farmer. Through this and other efforts, Henry Ford sought to relieve farmers of the burden of heavy labor. Ford gave this Fordson, the first production model, to fellow innovator Luther Burbank, creator of hundreds of new plant varieties.
The Fordson tractor, manufactured by Henry Ford and Son, Inc., was the first lightweight, mass-produced tractor that was affordable to the average farmer. Through this and other efforts, Henry Ford sought to relieve farmers of the burden of heavy labor. Ford gave this Fordson, the first production model, to fellow innovator Luther Burbank, creator of hundreds of new plant varieties.
Artifact
Tractor (Agricultural equipment)
Date Made
1917-1918
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Agriculture
Object ID
00.136.291
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Metal
Color
Gray (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 56 in
Width: 61 in
Length: 102.5 in
Horsepower: 12 hp (8.95 kW - Draw Bar Horsepower)
Horsepower: 20 hp (14.91 kW - Belt Horsepower)
Inscriptions
Marked above the radiator in front: FORDSON. TRADE MARK Marked in the rear of the tank above the engine: HENRY FORD & SON, INC. / DEARBORN, MI.USA Marked on brass engine plate: PATCH DUE TO / WATER LEFT IN THIS TRACTOR DURING SHIPMENT / FROM CALIFORNIA / FEB 1920.
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