Overview
The Leader 15-25 is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured by Dayton-Dick in Quincy, Illinois, with a total weight of 5,000 lbs. It features a liquid-cooled 4.9L four-cylinder Erd kerosene engine rated at 750 RPM and equipped with a hand crank starter. Mechanical systems include a two-speed gear transmission, manual steering, and a 2WD drive type with 48x12 steel rear tires.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The 302 ci Erd engine utilizes a Kingston carburetor and is rated at a claimed 25 hp for belt work and 15 hp for drawbar operations.
Transmission and Speed Control:
The mechanical configuration includes a gear transmission providing two forward speeds and one reverse speed to manage the 2WD drive system.
Physical Configuration and Plowing:
This open operator station tractor measures 134 inches in length and is listed with a capacity for three to four 14-inch plows.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Quincy, Illinois, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick) |
Engine
| Engine type | Erd 4.9L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x6.00 inches (102 x 152 mm) |
| Description | Erd / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 302 ci (4.9 L) |
| Fuel system | Kingston carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Plows | 3-4 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 60 inches (152 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 134 inches (340 cm) |
| Weight | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) |
| Width | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Rear tire | 48x12 |
| Weight | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) |
| Ag rear | 48x12 (steel) |