5. Differences in Models
a. General. There are no major constructional or design differences within the T5G models. The frame, housing,
and transmission components are identical for all rollers of this model.
b. Engines. Some of the late production Model T5G road rollers are equipped with Continental Model F226 engines.
Both engines, the Model F244 and Model F226, are similar in design, construction, and maintenance. Differences exist in
engine performance and parts numbers. Service, maintenance, and repair procedures are identical for both engines.
c. Engine Accessories.
(1) Magneto. The Continental Model F244 engine has Fairbanks Morse Model FM E 6 B 16 magneto. The
Continental Model F226 engine has Eisemann Model 1128 magneto. Both magnetos are interchangeable.
(2) Hourmeter. The Continental Model F244 engine has mechanical Durant hourmeter driven by the oil
pump shaft. The Continental Model F226 engine has electrical Hobbs hourmeter mounted on the cylinder
block and operated by the battery. These hourmeters are not interchangeable.
(3) Oil filter. The Continental Model F244 engine has Fram Senior oil filter. The Continental Model F226
engine has Fram Junior oil filter. Both oil filters are interchangeable.
6. Tabulated Data
a. Dimensions and Weight.
Wheelbase ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 124 in.
Overall length ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 178 in.
Overall width ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68 in.
Overall height --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 86 in.
Rolling width ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 in.
Ground clearance----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 in.
Turning radius --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 ft 8 in.
Shipping weight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11,850 lb.
Operating weight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17,546 lb.
Steering roll diameter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 in.
Steering roll width (2 secs) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 in.
Compression roll diameter ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 in.
Compression roll width --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 in.
Extra weight -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Variable from 5 to 8 tons by water ballast
b. Engine.
Make --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continental.
Model -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F244.
Type---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-cycle, L-head.
Cooling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Water-cooled.
Fuel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gasoline.
Number of cylinders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6.
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