Overview
The Parrett Model 6 is a 1930s-era farm tractor powered by a 3.7L Hercules four-cylinder gasoline engine equipped with an electric starter. Manufactured by Ross Carrier, this 2,600-pound machine features a three-speed sliding gear transmission and is designed to operate two 14-inch plows.
Ideal Applications
Primary Tillage:
The engine and mechanical configuration are specifically rated to pull two 14-inch plows for standard field preparation.
Row-Crop Operations:
An adjustable rear tread width ranging from 44 to 76 inches allows the tractor to be configured for various crop row spacings.
Stationary Machinery Power:
The integrated 12-inch belt pulley provides a speed of 2600 ft/min, making it capable of powering external belt-driven farm equipment.
Production
| Description | Built in Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Parrett |
| Manufacturer | Ross Carrier |
Engine
| Engine type | Hercules 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.00 inches (108 x 102 mm) |
| Description | Hercules IXB / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 227 ci (3.7 L) |
| Fuel system | Zenith 3/4-inch carburetor |
| Starter type | electric |
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 3-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 48 inches (121 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 117 inches (297 cm) |
| Rear tread | 44 to 76 inches (111 to 193 cm) |
| Weight | 2,600 lbs (1179 kg) |
| Width | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Rear tire | 11.25-24 |
| Weight | 2,600 lbs (1179 kg) |
| Ag rear | 11.25-24 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 12 inches (30 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 830 |
| Speed | 2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |