Overview
The Huber Model B is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Marion, Ohio, between 1936 and 1943. It features a 3.4L four-cylinder Buda gasoline engine and a gear transmission providing four forward speeds and one reverse. The tractor is built on a 4315-pound chassis with an open operator station and manual steering.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Efficiency:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 292, the gasoline-powered engine achieved a maximum belt power of 27.50 hp with a fuel consumption rate of 3.0 gallons per hour.
Engine and Mechanical Setup:
The 206 ci liquid-cooled Buda engine operates at a rated 1300 RPM and is equipped with an oil bath air cleaner and a 10-inch diameter belt pulley.
Drawbar and Pull Capacity:
Testing recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 2767 lbs and a maximum drawbar power of 22.94 hp while operating in a two-wheel drive configuration.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Marion, Ohio, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Huber |
Engine
| Engine type | Buda 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.813x4.50 inches (97 x 114 mm) |
| Description | Buda / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 206 ci (3.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1300 |
| Belt (tested) | 27.50 hp (20.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 22.94 hp (17.1 kW) |
| Plows | 2 |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Operating weight | 4315 lbs (1957 kg) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4315 lbs (1957 kg) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 10 inches (25 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 990 |
| Speed | 2617 ft/min (797.66 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.375 inches (18 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 292
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 27.50 hp (20.5 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 2WDOctober 13 - November 8, 1937Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 292 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 22.94 hp (17.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 2767 lbs (1255 kg) |
Variants
| B | row-crop |
|---|---|
| OB | orchard |