Overview
The Leader 9-15 is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured by Dayton-Dick in Quincy, Illinois, featuring a two-wheel drive system and an open operator station. It is powered by a liquid-cooled kerosene engine rated at 750 RPM, delivering a claimed 15 hp at the belt and 9 hp at the drawbar.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Fuel Configuration:
The tractor utilizes a kerosene fuel system with a Kingston-Bennett carburetor and an 18-gallon fuel tank, supported by a hand crank starter and liquid cooling.
Transmission and Drive System:
Equipped with a three-speed gear transmission providing three forward gears and one reverse gear, the unit operates via manual steering and a two-wheel drive configuration.
Physical Dimensions and Equipment:
This 3800-pound tractor stands 60 inches high and is fitted with 48x12 steel rear tires and a 14-inch diameter by 7-inch wide belt pulley.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Quincy, Illinois, USA / Original price was $525 in 1916 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick) |
Engine
| Description | kerosene |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.75x6.00 inches (146 x 152 mm) |
| Description | kerosene / liquid-cooled |
| Fuel system | Kingston-Bennett carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 9 hp (6.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 60 inches (152 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3800 lbs (1723 kg) |
| Rear tire | 48x12 |
| Weight | 3800 lbs (1723 kg) |
| Ag rear | 48x12 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |