Overview
The Holt 10-Ton is a farm crawler tractor manufactured in Peoria, Illinois, between 1918 and 1925. It features a 15.2L 4-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 750 RPM, providing a claimed 55 hp at the belt and 40 hp at the drawbar. The machine is built on a 20,000-pound crawler chassis equipped with 15-inch tracks and a three-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Multi-Plow Operation:
The manufacturer lists this tractor with a capacity for 8 plows based on its 40 hp claimed drawbar performance.
Crawler Drive Configuration:
The unit utilizes 15-inch wide tracks with a 60.5-inch gauge and a total operating weight of 20,000 lbs.
High-Displacement Engine Specs:
The Holt M-11 engine is a 929 ci liquid-cooled gasoline unit with a 46-gallon fuel tank and a 54-quart coolant capacity.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA / Also known as the Holt T-16 or 40-60. |
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| Manufacturer | Holt |
Engine
| Engine type | Holt 15.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 46 gal (174.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.50x7.00 inches (165 x 178 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 54 qts (51.1 L) |
| Description | Holt M-11 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 929 ci (15.2 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Belt (claimed) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Plows | 8 |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 28 qts (26.5 L) |
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Canopy available. Steel cab available. |
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| Drive | crawler |
Dimensions & Tires
| Gauge | 60.5 inches (153 cm) |
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| Height | 113 inches (287 cm) |
| Length | 151 inches (383 cm) |
| Weight | 20000 lbs (9072 kg) |
| Width | 82 inches (208 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 15-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 20000 lbs (9072 kg) |
Holt 10-Ton Tracks
| Width | 15 inches (38 cm) |
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References
| Description | Care and Operation of "Caterpillar" 10 Ton Tractor (C-224) |
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