Specifications for the BF Avery Model A
“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
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Engine | Hercules IXB3 L-head |
| Cylinders; Bore x stroke | 4; 3.25x4.00 inches (133 CID) |
| Compression Ratio | 6.66:1 |
| Carburetor | Tillotson 7/8" inch |
| Horsepower not tested in Nebraska Test. Here are test results for the Oliver HG with same engine (Nebraska Test 434, November 1949) | Drawbar @ 1700 rpm: 21 hp; Belt @ 1700 rpm: 25 hp |
| Clutch | Rockford single plate |
| Generator | Delco-Remy |
| Governor | Hercules-Handy flyball |
| Ignition | Delco-Remy |
| Lamps | K.D. |
| Lighting | Delco-Remy |
| Oil Filter | Fram |
| Radiator | McCord tube and fin |
| Radiator Cover | None |
| Spark splugs | Champion H-10 |
| Starting | Delco-Remy |
| Number of plows | One 16 inch; Two 12 inch |
| Pulley | 8.5x6.5, 1037 rpm and 2307 fm at normal engine speed |
| Speeds | 1st 2.48 mph, 2nd 3.92 mph, 3rd 6.43 mph & Reverse 2.86 mph |
| Air Cleaner | Vortox "R" oil bath |
| Battery | Delco-Remy |
| Brakes | two, operated by foot pedals |