Nichols-Shepard 20-42 Specs ( 1918-1925 )
Overview
The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Battle Creek, Michigan, from 1918 to 1925. It is powered by a 16.5L liquid-cooled two-cylinder kerosene engine and features a two-speed gear transmission with a 13,500-pound operating weight. Originally designated as the 18-36, the model was renamed in 1919 to reflect its updated power specifications.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The tractor utilizes a 1005 ci two-cylinder engine with an 8.00x10.00 inch bore/stroke, supported by a 23-gallon kerosene tank and a 6-gallon auxiliary fuel tank.
Mechanical and Belt Output:
The assembly includes a 22-inch diameter belt pulley with an 8-inch width operating at 500 RPM, rated at a claimed 20 hp for belt applications.
Physical Configuration and Drive:
The unit is built on 38x8 front and 64x20 rear steel wheels, featuring a 4-inch diameter rear axle and a manual steering open operator station.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA / The Nichols & Shepard 20-42 was originally named the 18-36. By 1919 it had been renamed to reflect the higher power level. |
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| Manufacturer | Nichols-Shepard |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
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| Engine type | Nichols & Shepard 16.5L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 23 gal (87.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 8.00x10.00 inches (203 x 254 mm) |
| Description | Nichols & Shepard / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1005 ci (16.5 L) |
| Belt (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Plows | 5 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry drum |
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| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 110 inches (279 cm) |
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| Length | 185 inches (469 cm) |
| Rear axle | 4 inch diameter (101 mm) |
| Weight | 13500 lbs (6123 kg) |
| Width | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Front tire | 38x8 |
| Rear tire | 64x20 |
| Weight | 13500 lbs (6123 kg) |
| Ag front | 38x8 steel |
| Ag rear | 64x20 steel |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 22 inches (55 cm) |
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| RPM | 500 |
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |
References
| Description | Threshing Machinery Makes Good published in 1918, by Nichols-Shepard / Threshing Machinery published in 1921, by Nichols-Shepard / Red River Special Line published in 1922, by Nichols-Shepard / Threshing Machinery Exclusively. published in 1924, by Nichols-Shepard / Oil-Gas Tractors published by Nichols-Shepard |
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