Overview
Manufactured in Rock Island, Illinois, between 1916 and 1929, the Heider D 9-16 is a 2WD farm tractor equipped with a 5.3L Waukesha kerosene engine. This model features a friction drive transmission offering seven gears for both forward and reverse operations and is equipped with a Heider Plow Lift hitch system.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Test 17 Performance:
Under official testing conditions, the tractor achieved a maximum belt power of 19.54 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 1,900 lbs.
Transmission Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 7-speed friction drive system that provides seven distinct gears for both forward and reverse movement.
Physical Dimensions and Capacity:
This 4,000-pound tractor features an 87-inch wheelbase and is fitted with a 21-gallon fuel tank and a 36-quart coolant capacity system.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Heider (a part of Rock Island) |
Engine
| Engine type | Waukesha 5.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.75 inches (108 x 146 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Description | Waukesha / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 326 ci (5.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Belt (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 19.54 hp (14.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 9 hp (6.7 kW) |
| Plows | 2 |
Transmission
| Gears | 7 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 7-speed friction drive |
| Type | friction drive |
Mechanical
| Description | Four-post canopy. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Hitch
| Type | Heider Plow Lift |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 62 inches (157 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Weight | 4000 lbs (1814 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 87 inches (220 cm) |
| Width | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Weight | 4000 lbs (1814 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 87 inches (220 cm) |
Links
| Description | Heider D: information at RIPC site |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 17
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 19.54 hp (14.6 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 2WDJune 1 - 9, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 17 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 11.76 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Fuel use | 1 hh/g (0.2 kWh/l) |
| Max pull | 1,900 lbs (861 kg) |