Overview
The Heider Model B is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in Carroll, Iowa, between 1911 and 1914. It is equipped with a liquid-cooled Waukesha kerosene engine and features a unique seven-speed friction drive transmission for both forward and reverse operation. This 5,800-pound machine is configured with a four-post canopy, manual steering, and a 20 hp claimed belt rating.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Specifications:
The liquid-cooled Waukesha engine operates at a rated 800 RPM, providing a claimed 20 hp at the belt and 10 hp at the drawbar while supporting four plows.
Transmission and Drive System:
The tractor utilizes a Heider 7-speed friction drive transmission and a two-wheel drive system to manage power delivery across seven forward and reverse gears.
Physical Dimensions and Capacity:
Standing 96 inches tall and 144 inches long, the tractor includes a 26-gallon kerosene fuel tank and a 14-inch diameter belt pulley with a 7-inch width.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Carroll, Iowa, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Heider |
Engine
| Description | Waukesha kerosene |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 26 gal (98.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x6.75 inches (108 x 171 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Description | Waukesha / kerosene / liquid-cooled |
| Rated RPM | 800 |
| Belt (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Plows | 4 |
Transmission
| Gears | 7 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Heider |
| Transmission type | 7-speed friction drive |
| Type | friction drive |
Mechanical
| Description | Four-post canopy. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 96 inches (243 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Weight | 5,800 lbs (2630 kg) |
| Width | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Weight | 5,800 lbs (2630 kg) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
Links
| Description | Heider B: information at RIPC site |
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