Overview
The Avery 40-80 is a 22,000-pound farm tractor manufactured in Peoria, Illinois, between 1913 and 1920. It features a 24.7L four-cylinder kerosene engine and a 2-speed gear transmission equipped with steel wheels and a steel cab.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 44, the 40-80 achieved a maximum belt power of 69.23 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 8,475 lbs while operating on kerosene.
Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The vehicle is equipped with a 1509.5 ci liquid-cooled horizontal engine featuring a 44-gallon primary fuel tank and a 6.75-gallon auxiliary tank.
Chassis and Dimensions:
This two-wheel drive model measures 215 inches in length and 121 inches in height, utilizing 87.5-inch diameter steel rear tires and manual steering.
Production
| Description | Built in Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Avery |
| Original price | $2,800 |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 6.75 gal (25.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Avery 24.7L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 44 gal (166.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 7.75x8.00 inches (197 x 203 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 360 qts (340.7 L) |
| Description | Avery / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled opposed horizontal |
| Displacement | 1509.5 ci (24.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 500 |
| Belt (claimed) | 80 hp (59.7 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 69.23 hp (51.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 49.97 hp (37.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Steel cab. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 42x16 steel |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 87.5x24 steel |
| Height | 121 inches (307 cm) |
| Length | 215 inches (546 cm) |
| Weight | 22000 lbs (9979 kg) |
| Width | 111.5 inches (283 cm) |
| Front tire | 42x16 |
| Rear tire | 87.5x24 |
| Weight | 22000 lbs (9979 kg) |
40-80 Serial Numbers
| Location: | frame |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test 44
| Belt fuel use (max) | 8.4 gal/hour (31.8 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 69.23 hp (51.6 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 2-speed 2WDJuly 26 - August 3, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 44 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 1 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 49.97 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 8475 lbs (3844 kg) |