Centaur
Centaur AG-48
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.
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) |