Description

1946 Buda Chore Boy Model FF Fuel-A-Plane

The Buda Chore Boy Model FF Fuel-A-Plane was a specialized aircraft refueling truck produced during the mid-20th century. It was built by the Buda Company, a manufacturer that later became part of Allis-Chalmers.

Key details about the Model FF Fuel-A-Plane:

Manufacturer: The Buda Company of Harvey, Illinois. Buda was known for its industrial engines and heavy equipment, including small tractors, before being acquired by Allis-Chalmers in the 1950s.

Model: The name "Chore Boy" was used for Buda's line of small tractors. The "FF" model designation likely indicates the specific version modified for aircraft fueling. The "Fuel-A-Plane" name explicitly refers to its purpose.

Appearance and design: These were small, low-slung, three-wheeled vehicles. They featured a large, cylindrical fuel tank mounted over the rear axle, with hoses and a pump system for dispensing aviation fuel.

Purpose: The trucks were designed for use at small airfields to refuel light aircraft. Their compact size and agility made them ideal for moving around small, congested ramp areas.

Engine: The "FF" model was powered by a Buda four-cylinder gasoline engine.

Historical context: The Buda Chore Boy Fuel-A-Plane is an artifact of a bygone era in aviation. The proliferation of small, private aircraft after World War II created a market for this kind of specialized, small-scale fueling equipment.

Today, the Buda Chore Boy Fuel-A-Plane is a rare and sought-after piece of aviation history, with collectors, museums, and vintage airfield enthusiasts preserving them as examples of vintage ground support equipment.


Seen at Allen Airstrip (3NJ9) in New Jersey USA