Advance-Rumely OilPull H 16/30 Specs ( 1917-1924 )
Overview
The Advance-Rumely OilPull H 16/30 is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in La Porte, Indiana, between 1917 and 1924, with a total production run of 13,553 units. It features a 10.7L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled horizontal opposed kerosene engine and a 2-speed gear transmission with steel wheels as the primary traction configuration.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 9, the unit achieved a maximum of 33.52 belt horsepower and 22.90 drawbar horsepower while burning kerosene fuel.
Weight and Dimensions:
The tractor is built with a 158-inch length and 80-inch width, resulting in a total shipping weight of 9,506 lbs supported by 40x7 front and 56x18 rear steel wheels.
Fuel and Cooling Capacities:
The mechanical design includes a 34-gallon main fuel tank supplemented by a 1-gallon auxiliary tank and a cooling system with a 60-quart liquid capacity.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in La Porte, Indiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Advance-Rumely |
| Total built | 13,553 |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Rumley 10.7L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 34 gal (128.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 7.00x8.50 inches (178 x 216 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
| Description | Rumley / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled horizontal opposed |
| Displacement | 654.2 ci (10.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 530 |
| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 33.52 hp (25.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 22.90 hp (17.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 40x7 (steel) |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 56x18 (steel) |
| Height | 99 inches (251 cm) |
| Length | 158 inches (401 cm) |
| Weight | 9,506 lbs (4311 kg) |
| Width | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Front tire | 40x7 |
| Rear tire | 56x18 |
| Weight | 9,506 lbs (4311 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 9
| Belt fuel use (max) | 6.0 gal/hour (22.7 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 33.52 hp (25.0 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 2WDApril 24 - May 21, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 9 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 22.90 hp (17.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 4674 lbs (2120 kg) |
OilPull H 16/30 Serial Numbers
| 1917 | 8627 |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 9178 |
| 1919 | 10711 |
| 1920 | H3751 |
| 1921 | H4393 |
| 1922 | H7396 |
| 1923 | H8646 |
| 1924 | H9046 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |