1925 Ford Model TT Stake Truck

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Artifact Overview

As paved roads spread into rural areas, trucks became common sights on American farms. Farmers used the vehicles to haul agricultural products directly to market, or to the nearest railroad depot for shipment to farther points. One-ton Ford trucks like this, based on the Model T but with a lower gear ratio, were the most popular choice during the 1920s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Truck

Date Made

1925

Creator Notes

Body by Field Manufacturing Co., Owossa, Michigan; Chassis by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

78.74.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Ulysses S. Walbolt.

Material

Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)

Dimensions

Height: 86 in
Width: 66 in
Length: 187 in
Weight: 2570 lbs
Horsepower: 22.5 hp (16.78 kW)

Inscriptions

Body: TRADE MARK REG. / FIELD DURABLE BODIES / OWOSSO, MICH USA / -CARVEN DISTRIBUTOR / COMMERCIAL / BODIES / TOLEDO / OHIO Rear marked in script: FORD TRUCK