Silver King 42 Standard Specs ( 1942-1954 )
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Plymouth, Ohio, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Silver King (a part of Fate-Root-Heath) |
Engine
| Engine type | Continental 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x4.375 inches (87 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 6:1 |
| Description | Continental F-162 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 162 ci (2.7 L) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | gear |
| Transmission type | 4-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 inches (121 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 15.3 inches (38 cm) |
| Height | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Length | 114 inches (289 cm) |
| Rear tread | 44 to 72 inches (111 to 182 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3200 lbs (1451 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 66.25 inches (168 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 11-28 |
| Weight | 3200 lbs (1451 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 66.25 inches (168 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 11-28 |
42 Standard Serial Numbers
| 1942 | 5256 |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 5594 |
| 1944 | 5710 |
| 1945 | 6161 |
| 1946 | 6449 |
| 1947 | 6947 |
| 1948 | 7475 |
| 1949 | 8245 |
| 1950 | 8395 |
| 1951 | 8545 |
| 1952 | 8627 |
| 1953 | 8708 |
| 1954 | 8717 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1800 |
| Speed | 3100 ft/min (944.88 meters/min) |
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |
Variants
| 3-42 | three-wheel |
|---|---|
| 4-42 | four-wheel |