Keck-Gonnerman 15-30 Specs ( 1920-1927 )
Overview
The Keck-Gonnerman 15-30 is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in Mount Vernon, Indiana, from 1920 to 1927. It is powered by a 10.8L 2-cylinder kerosene engine and features a manual steering, two-wheel drive configuration. The unit weighs 6,500 lbs and was originally equipped with a 2-speed gear transmission and an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor is equipped with a 661 ci liquid-cooled engine rated for three 14-inch plows and listed with 30 hp drawbar and 15 hp belt claims.
Transmission and Final Drive:
The mechanical layout includes a 2-speed gear transmission with two forward and one reverse gear, coupled with spur gear final drives.
Chassis and External Equipment:
The machine features 61x12 steel ag rear tires and a 12-inch diameter belt pulley rated at a speed of 1004 ft/min.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Mount Vernon, Indiana, USA / Original price was $1,500 in 1920 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Keck-Gonnerman |
Engine
| Engine type | Keck-Gonnerman 10.8L 2-cyl kerosene |
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| Bore/Stroke | 7.25x8.00 inches (184 x 203 mm) |
| Description | Keck-Gonnerman / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 661 ci (10.8 L) |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Plows | 3 *14-inch |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 96 inches (243 cm) |
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| Length | 150 inches (381 cm) |
| Weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Width | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Rear tire | 61x12 |
| Weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Ag rear | 61x12 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 12 inches (30 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 650 |
| Speed | 1004 ft/min (306.02 meters/min) |
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |