 A Tidy Roadless 118 with original nose weight at Bath and Southwest Tractor Show 2009 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1976 |
| Model discontinued | 1982 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | 91 |
| Preceded by | Roadless 105 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Ford |
| Engine model | Ford 2715E |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Power hp |
114 124 (K series) 125 (S Series) |
| Power kW |
85 92 (K series) 93 (S Series) |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Unknown |
| Forward | 8 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Drive | MFWD |
| Linkage Category | Unknown |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 16.9/24 |
| Rear | 16.9/38 |
| Cab Details | |
| Cab Make | lambourn |
| Type of Cab | Q cab |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Hounslow, Middlesex, England |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
A Roadless 118 in ex farm condition OEH 810W at Bath show
The Roadless 118 was built from June 1972 to 1982. They only built 91 of this model, which was fitted with the Lambourn Q cab. The engine was a 114 hp (85 kW) Ford 2715E engine. The 118 replaced the Roadless 105 and was launched at the Royal Agricultural Show at Stoneleigh. The model was updated to the K series (Roadless 118 K) in 1978 with sight improvements to the cab and an increase in horsepower to 124 hp (92 kW).
A 2-wd version of the 118 was introduced for export markets in March 1982 as the Roadless Six-2, powered by the Ford 2715E that was now uprated to 125 hp (93 kW). This was offered with the Duncan Super Cab or without for export to hot climates.
The 118 was also updated to the S series (Roadless 118 S) with 125 hp (93 kW) when Ford introduced the 10-series models in 1982.
List of known machines[]
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| Reg No. | Serial No. | year | Owner | Photo | Seen at | Notes |
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| OEH 810W | S/n unknown | ? | Owner unknown | photo above | At Bath and Southwest Tractor Show 2009 | In reasonable off farm condition |
| Unknown | S/n unknown | ? | owner unknown | photo above | At Bath and Southwest Tractor Show 2009 | Tidy off farm condition. |
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See also[]
- Shows and Meets
- Ford Engines
- List of Tractor Dealers
- John Bownes Ltd - Official Roadless parts and the current Roadless Archive holder.
References[]
- The Roadless Story by Stuart Gibbard
- Ford Tractor Conversions by S. Gibbard
- Tractor magazines
External links[]
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