looking for info/specs for an en31

Started by mikeinnh, August 28, 2011, 03:22:31 AM

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mikeinnh

hi all, just wondering the basic specs on a cletrac im looking to purchase as I know nothing about the early cletracs. its nothing like my hg31. whats the engine used in these?what is the original weight and colors? seems like a rare model, are parts hard to find for these?
any info would be great!
thanks

LoggerLee

From my google search there were three of the 31" gauge tractors built,but I don't know that for a fact,it's from an old post on here,but I guess that makes sense.

Imagine it's the same as any other EN,only a 31" gauge
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mikeinnh

that should be true other than the width i suppose, just not alot of info out here on that model.

Bob

An EN is a 31 inch gauge. All ENs are 31 inches. There are E-62, 68 72 ect. Thats just the gauge. Everything on the tractor part and I believe the actual track frames and tracks are the same as all Es no matter the gauge. The difference between an E- whatever and the EN is just the finals are mated very close to the transmission, and they have a leaf spring suspension instead of the knee action springs.

Engine is an OOC Hercules. About 25hp. Most are crank start. Transmission is 3 speed plus reverse. Should weigh about 5500lbs. I have one and its a very neat tractor.

Bob
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mikeinnh

ah, very good, thanks for some insight on this rig, it is a very neat tractor and really would love to add this one to the collection but unsure of its value as I cant find any others for sale, this one doesnt run so im unsure if anythings wrong with the drivetrain and engine. are parts available for the trans and engine?

Blake Malkamaki

Isn't the tractor frame a little different Bob? I don't think the EN has an outside flange on the frame as the tracks almost touch the frame.

Blake
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Bob

Blake is right, I forgot to mention the frame flange being very little in order to let the tracks be that narrow.

Engine parts are availible, as well as transmission parts.

This isn't the one on craigslist is it? If it is it looks like a nice little tractor. I was thinking I'd buy it and have another, but would rather see somebody else get it to enjoy.

Bob
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mikeinnh

yeah, its the one on craigs. looks decent, doesnt run, has been around the block and used, but still a neat looking tractor, just didnt know too much about it, and thought it would look good next to the hg in the garage. price seems decent altho i would loose the blade on the front.