Heider B Tractor (1911-1914)

Manufacturer:Heider

Price:N/A

Series:

Model:B

Equipment Type: Standard-Tread Tractors

Factory:Carroll, Iowa, USA

Full Specifications

HEIDER B POWER

Drawbar (claimed)
10 hp/7.5 kW
Belt (claimed)
20 hp/14.9 kW
Plows
4

ENGINE DETAIL

Description
Waukesha/kerosene/liquid-cooled
Bore/Stroke
4.25x6.75 inches/108 x 171 mm
Rated RPM
800
Coolant capacity
40 qts/37.9 L

HEIDER B ENGINE

Description
Waukesha kerosene
Fuel tank
26 gal/98.4 L

TRANSMISSION

Transmission
Heider
Type
friction drive
Gears
7 forward and reverse
Description
The Heider friction drive transmission was an infinitely-variable transmission. Speed was selected by sliding the entire engine, which changed the contact point between the flywheel and the driving discs. Although any speed was possible, there were seven notches for the lever, effectively giving seven speeds.

MECHANICAL

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Steering
manual
Cab
Four-post canopy.
Transmission
7-speed friction drive

DIMENSIONS

Length
144 inches/365 cm
Width
74 inches/187 cm
Height
96 inches/243 cm
Weight
5,800 lbs/2630 kg

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

Weight
5,800 lbs/2630 kg

BELT PULLEY

Diameter
14 inches/35 cm
Width
7 inches/17 cm

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