[AT] Some ads from the 1/17 Lancaster Farming

[Dean Van Peursem]

The correct equipment for a BW to leave the factory as a BW would include
42" rear tires, dished (offset) rear cast centers, extra long axles, extra
long "Round" rear axle housings and a wide front end with the 2" longer
front spindles. A BN from the factory would include the same equipment
except the front would be changed to a single 16" front wheel. If it wasn't
a BW or BN from the factory the rear axle housings would be square with
regular length axles. Both the 1952 BN and BW had a convertible front end so
it was quite easy to change front ends from a single front wheel "BN" to the
WFE "BW". Or even a 10" single front wheel or a regular WFE.  A serial #
search at Two Cylinder Magazine would probably yield how it was configured
when shipped. But ..... could have been changed and not recorded at the
factory, or at a branch or at a dealer or even by an owner. The BWH and BNH
designations were dropped by JD several years earlier when the convertible
front end became standard. Also a WFE with standard length spindles off of a
regular B could have been put on this tractor so it would be wise to do a
serial number search with Two cylinder Magazine AND also COMPARE THE SPINDLE
LENGTHS.   A BIT CONFUSING BUT TO COMMAND A HIGHER PRICE IT WOULD NEED TO
CARRY THE DESIGNATION "BW" FROM THE FACTORY.

However, I'd be willing to bet a reasonable amount that this is a real "BW".


Dean Van Peursem
Apache Junction, AZ

I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at
once."
 


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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of John Paur
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 9:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [AT] Some ads from the 1/17 Lancaster Farming

BW is the correct designation for a 1952 with long axles, 42" rears and an 
adjustable wide front.  John

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From: "Dudley Rupert" <drupert at premier1.net>
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Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Some ads from the 1/17 Lancaster Farming


> ...
> 1952 BW long axles 42 inch wheels good condition $4,000. JD #44 plow
> with JD cylinder restored $300. Franklin Co. 717-328-2382...
>
> It'd be nice to know what is on the front end of this BW.  Maybe a single
> 16" wheel or a wide front with the long spindles.  If so, would this be a
> BWH?  The 42" rears or what makes me wonder -
>
> Dudley
> Snohomish, Washington
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