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Fordson 5CWT

Built: 1950-1953 · Series: Other models

The photo shows the B from the same series. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1934_Fordson_Type_B_

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The 5CWT comes from Fordson. Production: 1950-1953. The engine has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 1,172 cm³. The machine is 1,500 mm wide. The unladen weight is 760 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,300 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 1,365 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Fordson range ranges from 740 to 6,640 kg; the 5CWT sits at the bottom of that range with 760 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 5 CWT below it with 740 kg and the 10 CWT above it with 1,000 kg. 78 Fordson models across 7 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 9 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders4correct
Displacement1,172 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Width1,500 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,300 mmcorrect
Unladen weight760 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight1,365 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Fordson 5CWT weigh?

The unladen weight is 760 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Fordson 5CWT?

1,365 kg.

What engine does the Fordson 5CWT have?

4 cylinders, 1,172 cm³ displacement.

When was the Fordson 5CWT built?

Production years: 1950-1953.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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Other models in this series

10 CWT

106WT

5 CWT

B

BB

ETF6

THAMES 5 TON

WOT 2

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