Nichols-Shepard 25-50 Specs ( 1913-1927 )
Overview
The Nichols-Shepard 25-50 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Battle Creek, Michigan, between 1913 and 1927. It is powered by a 25.0L liquid-cooled two-cylinder engine and features an open operator station with manual steering. The machine is configured with a 1-speed gear transmission and weighs 19,000 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The 1527 ci kerosene engine is rated at a claimed 25 hp for the belt and 50 hp for the drawbar with a 40-gallon fuel capacity.
Transmission and Drive System:
The mechanical layout consists of a 1-speed gear transmission with one forward and reverse gear, a dry drum clutch, and bull gear final drives.
Chassis and Implement Specifications:
Equipped with steel wheels and a 4.5-inch diameter rear axle, this tractor is listed with a capacity of five 14-inch plows and features a 24-inch diameter belt pulley.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Nichols-Shepard |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
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| Engine type | Nichols & Shepard 25.0L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 40 gal (151.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 9.00x12.00 inches (229 x 305 mm) |
| Description | Nichols & Shepard / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1527 ci (25.0 L) |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Plows | 5 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry drum |
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| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
| Transmission type | 1-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 | 113 inches (287 cm) |
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| Length | 199 inches (505 cm) |
| Rear axle | 4.5 inch diameter (114 mm) |
| Weight | 19000 lbs (8618 kg) |
| Width | 116 inches (294 cm) |
| Front tire | 42x10 |
| Rear tire | 69x28 |
| Weight | 19000 lbs (8618 kg) |
| Ag front | 42x10 steel |
| Ag rear | 69x28 steel |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 24 inches (60 cm) |
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| RPM | 425 |
| Width | 9 inches (22 cm) |
References
| Description | Threshing Machinery published in 1916, 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 / How A Good Thresher Is Built published in 1926, by Nichols-Shepard / Oil-Gas Tractors published by Nichols-Shepard |
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