Overview
The Leader GU 16-32 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced by Dayton-Dick in Quincy, Illinois, between 1920 and 1923. It is powered by an 8.4L 4-cylinder Climax kerosene engine rated at 800 RPM, providing a claimed 32 hp at the belt and 16 hp at the drawbar. The unit features a 7,500-pound crawler chassis equipped with a two-speed gear transmission and an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Tillage Rating:
The 510 ci liquid-cooled engine is rated to operate three to four 14-inch plows and utilizes a hand crank starter and Stromberg carburetor.
Transmission and Drive Layout:
The mechanical system consists of a crawler drive controlled via manual steering and a gear transmission featuring two forward speeds and one reverse gear.
Belt Pulley Specifications:
The tractor includes a 14-inch diameter by 7-inch wide belt pulley that operates at 800 RPM with a listed belt speed of 2900 feet per minute.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Quincy, Illinois, USA / Original price was $2,775 in 1921 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick) |
Engine
| Engine type | Climax 8.4L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 5.00x6.50 inches (127 x 165 mm) |
| Description | Climax / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 510 ci (8.4 L) |
| Fuel system | Stromberg carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 800 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Plows | 3-4 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive | crawler |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 54 inches (137 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 126 inches (320 cm) |
| Weight | 7500 lbs (3402 kg) |
| Width | 58 inches (147 cm) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 800 |
| Speed | 2900 ft/min (883.92 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | Tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7500 lbs (3402 kg) |