nichols shepard 20 42
![]() | 1918 - 1925
Standard-tread tractor | 1918 - 1925 | Standard-tread tractor |
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1918 - 1925 | |||
Standard-tread tractor | |||
1918 - 1925 | |
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Standard-tread tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Nichols-Shepard |
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. | |
Nichols-Shepard 20-42 Engine | |
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Nichols & Shepard 16.5L 2-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 23 gal
87.1 L |
Aux. fuel | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Nichols-Shepard 20-42 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Nichols-Shepard 20-42 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Plows | 5 (14-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 13500 lbs
6123 kg |
Front tire | 38x8 |
Rear tire | 64x20 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 22 inches
55 cm |
Width | 8 inches
20 cm |
RPM | 500 |
References | |
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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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