Specifications for BF Avery Model R

Specifications  for the  BF Avery Model R

“I have researched the following information through all of the BF Avery manuals and salesman’s price books for the BF Avery line from the past years that I have worked in agricultural sales.  I also studied the differences in the BF Avery tractors that I personally own and it is my opinion that the list of years along with serial number breaks and production changes are as accurate as can be determined for these BF Avery tractors.”  Cork Lemmon, Farm Implement Salesman and BF Avery Collector, May 2007

All of the BF Avery production records were supposedly destroyed when the company merged with Minneapolis Moline in 1951

temDescription
Years on Market1950 - 1951
EngineHercules IX-3SL, 3-1/4 X 4", 133 CI, L-Head, cast in block, none removable sleeves. Neb. Test No. (not tested)
Cylinders4
RPM1800
IgnitionDelco Remy
StartingElectric
ClutchRockford 9" single plate dry disk
Fan Diameter15 inch
Oil filterFram replaceable element
Air cleanerVortor R oil bath
CarburetorMarvel-Shebler TSX-400 7/8"
GovernorNovi flyball
Cooling SystemPressurized 2.75 gallon
Fuel tank capacity12 gallons
Crankcase capacity5 quarts
Number of wheels3 or 4
Front tire sizes6 x 16 single or 5 x 15 Dual & wide front end
Rear tire sizes10 x 28
LampsK-D
RadiatorMcCord, tube and fin
Spark plugsChampion H-10
Overall length166 inch
Overall Width63 inch to 87 inches
Height to top of radiator59 inches
Overall height76 inches
Cultivating Clearance26 inches (single or dual front wheels) 23 inches (wide front end)
Number of plowsone 16" or two 12"
Shipping weight2725 pounds
Transmission & Differential Capacity9 qts without Pulley 11 qts with pulley
Final Drive Capacity1.5 qts. each
Hydraulic System2 qts (Pesco) 7 qts (Uni-matic)
Pulley Diameter(opt)9.5 inches Face 5.5 inches Belt Speed 2625 RPM
Speeds1st gear - 2.4mph 2nd gear - 3.70 mph 3rd gear - 5.20 mph 4th gear - 13.00 mph Reverse - 2.80mph
BrakesDual, operated by Foot Pedals