Overview
The Toro 6-10 is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from 1920 to 1927. This 2,300-pound machine is powered by a 2.3L four-cylinder LeRoi gasoline engine and features a two-speed sliding gear transmission. The tractor was originally priced at 850 dollars in 1925 and was also identified as the Toro Tractor 10 and 12.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Test Performance:
In official 1920 testing, the model demonstrated a maximum belt power of 13.31 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 9.92 hp with a pull of 1,310 lbs.
Mechanical Configuration:
The drivetrain is equipped with a two-wheel drive system, a contracting band clutch, and spur gear final drives utilizing steel ag tires on both the front and rear.
Physical Dimensions and Capacity:
This model is rated for one 14-inch plow and features a 105-inch length, a 42-inch width, and 10.5 inches of ground clearance.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $850 in 1925 / The Toro model 6-10 was also sold as the Toro Tractor 10 and the Toro Tractor 12. |
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| Manufacturer | Toro |
Engine
| Engine type | LeRoi 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x4.50 inches (79 x 114 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| Description | LeRoi / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 138 ci (2.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1200 |
| Belt (claimed) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 13.31 hp (9.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 9.92 hp (7.4 kW) |
| Plows | 1 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Clutch | contracting band |
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| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 2-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 10.5 inches (26 cm) |
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| Height | 51 inches (129 cm) |
| Length | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Rear tread | 32 inches (81 cm) |
| Weight | 2300 lbs (1043 kg) |
| Width | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Front tire | 26x4 |
| Rear tire | 42x6 |
| Weight | 2300 lbs (1043 kg) |
| Ag front | 26x4 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 42x6 (steel) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 65
| Belt fuel use (max) | 1.7 gal/hour (6.4 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 13.31 hp (9.9 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 2WDSeptember 231920, - September 29, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 65 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 9.92 hp (7.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) |
References
| Description | The Toro Way of Motorized the Farm published in 1920, by Allis Chalmers |
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