Interstate Tractor Plow Boy 10-20 Specs ( 1916-1918 )
Overview
The Interstate Tractor Plow Boy 10-20 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Waterloo, Iowa, between 1916 and 1918. It is equipped with a four-cylinder liquid-cooled Waukesha kerosene engine rated at 1200 RPM and features a two-speed gear transmission with roller pinion final drives.
Ideal Applications
Power Ratings and Plowing Capacity:
The tractor is listed with a 20 hp belt rating and a 10 hp drawbar rating, specifically cited as capable of pulling two 14-inch plows.
Engine and Fuel Configuration:
The unit features a Waukesha kerosene engine with a Kingston carburetor, supported by a 17-gallon main fuel tank and a 3-gallon auxiliary tank.
Physical Dimensions and Chassis:
Constructed with a 156-inch length and 3800-pound weight, the tractor utilizes 60x10 steel ag rear tires and an open operator station with manual steering.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $875L1917 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Interstate Tractor |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
|---|---|
| Description | Waukesha 4-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50c5.25 inches (89 x 0 mm) |
| Description | Waukesha / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Fuel system | Kingston carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 1200 |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | roller pinion |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 70 inches (177 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 156 inches (396 cm) |
| Weight | 3800 lbs (1723 kg) |
| Width | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Rear tire | 60x10 |
| Weight | 3800 lbs (1723 kg) |
| Ag rear | 60x10 steel |