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Fordson Thames 500E

Built: 1951-1951 · Series: Other models

More machines from model year 1951

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The 500E comes from Fordson Thames. Production: 1951. The engine has 8 cylinders. The machine is 2,160 mm wide. The unladen weight is 3,180 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,250 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 3,280 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Fordson Thames range ranges from 2,700 to 3,880 kg; the 500E sits in the middle of that range with 3,180 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the ET 6 below it with 3,150 kg and the ETF6 above it with 3,880 kg. 5 Fordson Thames models across 2 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders8correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,160 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,250 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,180 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight3,280 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Fordson Thames 500E weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,180 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Fordson Thames 500E?

3,280 kg.

What engine does the Fordson Thames 500E have?

8 cylinders.

When was the Fordson Thames 500E built?

Production years: 1951.

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 8 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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