Overview
The Thieman Harvester is a kit-based farm tractor manufactured between 1936 and 1942 in Albert City, Iowa. It is a two-wheel drive machine typically equipped with a 40 hp Ford 3.3L four-cylinder gasoline engine and a three-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine Configuration:
The tractor is powered by a 201 ci liquid-cooled gasoline engine with a 5.9:1 compression ratio, rated at 40 hp at 2200 RPM.
Production Method:
Built as a kit by the Thieman Harvester Company, these tractors were designed to accommodate engines from Ford, General Motors, or Dodge, resulting in unique individual configurations.
Mechanical and Transmission Specifications:
This model features a manual steering system, an open operator station, and a gear transmission providing three forward gears and one reverse gear.
Production
| Description | Built in Albert City, Iowa, USA / The Thieman was a kit tractor sold by the Thieman Harvester Company. The kit was available with the Ford model A engine, or the buyer could supply their own Ford, General Motors, or Dodge engine. Because of the kit nature, every Thieman is unique. |
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| Manufacturer | Thieman Harvester |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.25 inches (98 x 108 mm) |
| Compression | 5.9:1 |
| Description | Ford / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / The engine from the Ford model A was available with the Thieman although other engines could be used. |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Power | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Links
| Description | What a Buy!: information on the Thieman from Farm Collector |
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