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Centaur AG-48

Centaur AG-48 tractor
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The Centaur AG-48 is a standard-tread tractor built by Le Roi and distributed by Centaur. It was produced from 1948 to 1950 in Greenwich, Ohio, USA. It features a Le Roi D140 2.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine, a 4-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with dry disc clutch, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a claimed drawbar power of 20 hp and belt power of 25 hp, with tested drawbar and belt powers slightly different. It weighs 2,700 lbs operating and 3,700 lbs ballasted, with front and rear tire sizes of 5.00-15 and 9-24 respectively.
Centaur AG-48Le Roitractorspecificationsenginetransmissionpowerdimensions194819491950
Power27 hp[B]
Founded1948 - 1950
ModelAG-48

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Centaur AG-48

Power

Belt (tested):24.00 hp (17.9 kW)
Belt (claimed):25 hp (18.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested):20.28 hp (15.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):20 hp (14.9 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Le Roi D140
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1500
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.50x3.625 inches (89 x 92 mm)
Displacement:140 ci (2.3 L)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive

Production

Notes:Standard-tread tractor, Built in Greenwich, Ohio, USA
Distributor:Centaur
Manufacturer:Le Roi
Years produced:1948 - 1950

Belt Pulley

RPM:1500
Speed:2756 ft/min (840.03 meters/min)
Width:6.25 inches (15 cm)
Diameter:6 inches (15 cm)

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry disc

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:9-24
Front tire:5.00-15
Rear tread:48 to 59 inches (121 to 149 cm)
Front tread:48 inches (121 cm)
Ballasted weight:3,700 lbs (1678 kg)
Operating weight:2,700 lbs (1224 kg)