Overview
The Leader Model D is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Auburn, Ohio, between 1947 and 1949. It is equipped with a 2.2L Hercules four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 31 hp and features a 3-speed gear transmission with chain final drives. The open-station machine weighs 2500 lbs and utilizes manual steering with mechanical contracting band brakes.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Tillage Performance:
The 133 ci liquid-cooled engine operates at a rated 1800 RPM and is specified for use with two 12-inch plows.
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
The mechanical drivetrain includes a dry disc clutch with three forward gears and a 540 RPM transmission-type rear PTO.
Chassis and Adjustable Tread:
Built on a 70-inch wheelbase, the tractor features an adjustable front tread width from 48 to 68 inches and a 19-inch ground clearance.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Auburn, Ohio, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leader (a part of Leader Tractor Company) |
Engine
| Engine type | Hercules 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.00 inches (83 x 102 mm) |
| Description | Hercules IXB / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 133 ci (2.2 L) |
| Fuel system | Zenith carburetor |
| Power | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Plows | 2 *12-inch |
Transmission
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | chain |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 to 68 inches (121 to 172 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 19 inches (48 cm) |
| Height | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Length | 111 inches (281 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 64.5 inches (121 to 163 cm) |
| Weight | 2500 lbs (1134 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Front tire | 5x15 |
| Rear tire | 9x24 |
| Weight | 2500 lbs (1134 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Ag front | 5x15 |
| Ag rear | 9x24 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 7 inches (17 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1510 |
| Speed | 2770 ft/min (844.30 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |