Turner-Simplicity 12-20 Specs ( 1915-1919 )
Overview
The Turner-Simplicity 12-20 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1915 and 1919 in Port Washington, Wisconsin. It features a 3.8L 4-cylinder Waukesha kerosene engine rated at 12 hp on the drawbar and 20 hp on the belt, supported by a 4000 lb shipping weight and a 80-inch wheelbase.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
Equipped with a liquid-cooled Waukesha kerosene engine, the tractor provides a claimed 20 hp at the belt and 12 hp at the drawbar, rated for operating 2-3 14-inch plows.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical system utilizes a gear-driven transmission providing 2 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, paired with bull gear final drives and manual steering.
Physical Dimensions and Equipment:
The 128-inch long chassis is fitted with 6x30 steel front tires and 54x10 steel rear tires, featuring a 14-inch diameter belt pulley operating at 600 RPM.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $1620 in 1918 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Turner-Simplicity |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Waukesha 3.8L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.75x5.25 inches (95 x 133 mm) |
| Description | Waukesha / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 232 ci (3.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Starter type | manual |
| Belt (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Plows | 2-3 (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 type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 inches (121 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 4000 lbs (1814 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Width | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Front tire | 6x30 |
| Rear tire | 54x10 |
| Weight | 4000 lbs (1814 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Ag front | 6x30 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 54x10 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 600 |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |