Overview
The Friday O-48 is a specialized orchard and vineyard tractor built in Hartford, Michigan, featuring a 50 hp Chrysler 3.6L 6-cylinder gasoline engine. This open operator station machine provides significant utility with its 10-speed transmission and the capability to pull three 14-inch plows.
Ideal Applications
Orchard and Vineyard Operations:
Specifically described as an orchard and vineyard tractor, its low 53-inch height and 48-inch minimum width allow it to navigate confined agricultural spaces efficiently.
Plowing and Soil Preparation:
Equipped with a high-torque Chrysler engine producing 178 lb-ft of torque, this tractor is rated to handle up to three 14-inch plows.
Variable Speed Field Tasks:
The 10-speed transmission system, offering 10 forward and 2 reverse gears, allows for precise control across a wide range of farming applications.
Production
| Description | Orchard/Vineyard tractor / Built in Hartford, Michigan, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Friday |
Engine
| Engine type | Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.375 inches (83 x 111 mm) |
| Description | Chrysler IND-5 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 217.7 ci (3.6 L) |
| Power | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Sparkplug | Auto-Lite A-5 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft (241.4 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Electrical
| Charging system | generator |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 53 inches (134 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3580 lbs (1623 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| Width | 48 inches (min) (121 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00x16 |
| Rear tire | 13.00x24 |
| Weight | 3580 lbs (1623 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00x16 |
| Ag rear | 13.00x24 |