Overview
The Leader 12-18 is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan, between 1913 and 1915. This 5,000-pound machine features a 2-cylinder kerosene engine rated at 750 RPM and is equipped with a two-speed gear transmission and steel wheels.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The 6.0L liquid-cooled engine is rated for 18 hp at the belt and 12 hp at the drawbar, utilizing a Kingston-Bennett carburetor and a hand crank starter.
Chassis and Physical Dimensions:
The tractor is built on a 114-inch frame with 38x6 steel front tires and 55x16 steel rear tires, resulting in a total height of 72 inches and a width of 64 inches.
Transmission and Operation:
The mechanical configuration includes an open operator station with manual steering and a gear transmission providing two forward speeds and one reverse gear.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leader |
Engine
| Engine type | Leader 6.0L 2-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.25x6.00 inches (159 x 152 mm) |
| Description | Leader / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 368 ci (6.0 L) |
| Fuel system | Kingston-Bennett carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Plows | 3-4 |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 72 inches (182 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 114 inches (289 cm) |
| Weight | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) |
| Width | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Front tire | 38x6 |
| Rear tire | 55x16 |
| Weight | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) |
| Ag front | 38x6 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 55x16 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |