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Samson Tractor Works

Samson’s 1916 Sieve-Grip had a low profile that gave it an inherent low center of gravity for sidehills. Full-length fenders and the hood with attached side panels would indicate that this machine was designed for use in orchards and vineyards.

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history

Samson Iron Works was established by John M. Kroyer in 1898. Samson offered a 6-12 rated tractor in 1917. Although it used a single-cylinder engine, the 9-12 was basically the same in other respects as the larger 10-25 model. Announced as early as 1914, the Samson Sieve-Grip tractor became very popular. General Motors Corporation took note of this and bought out Samson, apparently in an effort to do battle with Henry Ford’s little Fordson tractor. After a couple of years, GMC quit the Sieve-Grip tractor for a design of their own.

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Models

Model

Configuration

Years

# Produced
6-12 Sieve Grip

1914-1917

12-25 Sieve Grip

1914-1917

10-25 Sieve Grip

1916-1919

12-20 Sieve Grip

1916-1919

12-20 M

1918-1922

Iron Horse

1919

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