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This site is meant to concentrate on the Samson Model M tractor. I do not feel I am knowledgeable enough to cover the complete Samson line of tractors, trucks and implements. I do know of a few people that own Samson Sieve Grips, Samson Model D, also called the Samson Iron Horse and Samson trucks. I even know of a couple of owners of Samson Model S plows.
If you would like to contact me regarding this site or Samson Model M tractor information please go to the Contact page and submit your comment.
This site is meant to concentrate on the Samson Model M tractor. I do not feel I am knowledgeable enough to cover the complete Samson line of tractors, trucks and implements. I do know of a few people that own Samson Sieve Grips, Samson Model D, also called the Samson Iron Horse and Samson trucks. I even know of a couple of owners of Samson Model S plows.
The Samson Model M Tractor Options
One of the big surprises is the actual exhaust manifold was an option. I’ve seen several pictures without this manifold and the exhaust pipe. I know of 1 tractor that has been in the same family on the same farm since it was delivered back in 1920. To this date it still does not have an exhaust manifold nor exhaust pipe. There have been many comments on the sound of this tractor in this neighborhood throughout the years.
Governor:
I have read the governor was an option. I know of 2 tractors with a belt driven governor, most do have a governor in front of the magneto. I think I saw a tractor many years ago without any governor (I know this does not make logical sense).
Fenders and a canopy were also options according to material I have read.
I have seen brush guards in front of some radiators.
Tool boxes were on later model tractors, they were not on older Samson Model M tractors. You can tell if your tractor could have had a tool box by looking at the steering shaft support. If you have 2 holes on top of the support near the gas tank then your tractor is new enough that it could have had a tool box.
One of the big surprises is the actual exhaust manifold was an option. I’ve seen several pictures without this manifold and the exhaust pipe. I know of 1 tractor that has been in the same family on the same farm since it was delivered back in 1920. To this date it still does not have an exhaust manifold nor exhaust pipe. There have been many comments on the sound of this tractor in this neighborhood throughout the years.
Governor:
I have read the governor was an option. I know of 2 tractors with a belt driven governor, most do have a governor in front of the magneto. I think I saw a tractor many years ago without any governor (I know this does not make logical sense).
Fenders and a canopy were also options according to material I have read.
I have seen brush guards in front of some radiators.
Tool boxes were on later model tractors, they were not on older Samson Model M tractors. You can tell if your tractor could have had a tool box by looking at the steering shaft support. If you have 2 holes on top of the support near the gas tank then your tractor is new enough that it could have had a tool box.
Samson Model M and the Nebraska Test:
The University of Nebraska Official Tractor Test No 27. June 19 to June 30. 1920
Some points of interest on this test:
“Brief Specifications Samson Model “M” Tractor”
Engine: Four Cylinder, vertical, L-head. Bore 4”, Stroke 5 ½”, rated speed 1100 rpm
Chassis: Four wheel. Rated speeds: low gear 2.3 mi. per hour, high gear 3.19 mi. per hour.
Total weight 3300 lbs
“The manufacturer does not give any horse power rating.” Simms K4 Magneto
Maximum on the Brake Horse Power Tests = 19.39 Kingston Model L2 Carburetor
Maximum on the Drawbar Horse Power Tests = 11.60
Another note on this test indicated the waterbath air washer (filter) was on this tractor in June 1920. In other words the jar and funnel air cleaners were prior to June 1920.
The University of Nebraska Official Tractor Test No 27. June 19 to June 30. 1920
Some points of interest on this test:
“Brief Specifications Samson Model “M” Tractor”
Engine: Four Cylinder, vertical, L-head. Bore 4”, Stroke 5 ½”, rated speed 1100 rpm
Chassis: Four wheel. Rated speeds: low gear 2.3 mi. per hour, high gear 3.19 mi. per hour.
Total weight 3300 lbs
“The manufacturer does not give any horse power rating.” Simms K4 Magneto
Maximum on the Brake Horse Power Tests = 19.39 Kingston Model L2 Carburetor
Maximum on the Drawbar Horse Power Tests = 11.60
Another note on this test indicated the waterbath air washer (filter) was on this tractor in June 1920. In other words the jar and funnel air cleaners were prior to June 1920.
Samson Model M Tractor Serial Number Information:
I have elected not to publish the serial numbers I have received from many owners. I feel they were given to me in confidence. However I have a friend that does have a public listing of Model M's (and many other tractors) at: http://www.steel-wheels.net He would enjoy you listing your tractor's SN on his site.
The serial numbers I have found range from 1515 to 27103. The Parts Manual list some of the changes at certain serial numbers. I am not aware of any serial number break down per year of manufacture. The only way I have found to guess at the age of the tractor is by looking at the casting date on the LH side of the engine block and also on the LH side of the upper transaxle housing. Remember, in the last 90 years the original engine may not be mated with the original transaxle.
I have elected not to publish the serial numbers I have received from many owners. I feel they were given to me in confidence. However I have a friend that does have a public listing of Model M's (and many other tractors) at: http://www.steel-wheels.net He would enjoy you listing your tractor's SN on his site.
The serial numbers I have found range from 1515 to 27103. The Parts Manual list some of the changes at certain serial numbers. I am not aware of any serial number break down per year of manufacture. The only way I have found to guess at the age of the tractor is by looking at the casting date on the LH side of the engine block and also on the LH side of the upper transaxle housing. Remember, in the last 90 years the original engine may not be mated with the original transaxle.
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