I have a Farm Master tractorand I'm looking for a 4 cylinder Buda diesel motor.
To my understanding, the tractor was a cross between a Cockshutt & a Coop. Have any of you ever seen a Farm Master or know where I can find some information about the tractor?
Thanks, Sudsy
A quick Google search got me the following info about Farmaster, and I don't think there is any Cockshutt connection:
A bright yellow and red tractor joined the list of vehicles available in 1949. It was the Farmaster FD-33, a diesel engine tractor, similar to the same tractor but gasoline powered. This two-plow tractor was built by Farmaster Corporation of Clifton, N.J. It is interesting that the directors of the Farmaster Corporation were former executives of International Harvester. The general data of the Farmaster FD-33 compared quite similarly to the Farmall Super H.
Note the following: Farmaster-Engine CID, 153, rated RPM, 1650, wheels 11x38, and weight, 3,400 pounds. Farmall Super H-Engine CID, 152, rated RPM, 1650, wheels,11x38, and weight, 3,600. The Farmaster tractors, both gas and diesel, were powered by Buda engines. The Farmaster could be most properly classed as an assembled unit. The clutch by Borg & Beck, engine by Buda, Auto-Lite electric system, Donaldson air cleaner and transmission, PTO by Timken, and steering by Saginaw. Other parts were similar to those found on Oliver and Cockshutt. It is estimated that few Farmasters, both diesel and gas, were manufactured. The records indicate that much of the production was destined for export, particularly to South America.
When introduced, the Farmaster faced intense competition from major manufacturers offering about the same sized two-plow tractor at or below its price. The Farmaster was priced at $1,800 to $2,500 for the diesel. Companies such as International Harvester, Case, SC, Allis Chalmers WD, John Deere B, Ford 8N, Massey-Harris 30, Minneapolis-Moline R and Oliver 77 all had tractors in this size, and their prices were from $1,300 to $2,300. These companies not only offered dealer service, but also a line of equipment to match the tractor. Farmaster production ended in 1951. A few restored tractors can be found at shows or agricultural fairs.
Notes: The NU test data lists the engine with 3 7/16" bore and 4 1/8" stroke.
The Farmaster FG-33 later became the Mercer 30-CK offered by Mercer-Robinson of New York, NY, and the FD-33 was labeled as 30-BD.
Thank you for the reply. My grandfather bought this tractor. It was the 2nd tractor that he had when he started faming. He had always told me that it was a cross between a cockshutt and a coop and thats all I really knew about the tractor.
I always felt that it was a neet tractor and would like to restore it. To restore it, I will need to find a new Buda engine.
