Hart-Parr

Hart-Parr 40

The Hart-Parr 40 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1923 to 1927 by Hart-Parr in Charles City, Iowa, USA. It features a 10.1L 4-cylinder gasoline engine built from two two-cylinder blocks on a single crankshaft, with early models having two carburetors and later models a single carburetor. The tractor has a 2-speed gear transmission with mechanical contracting band clutch, two-wheel drive, and manual steering with an open operator station. It delivers a claimed 22 hp at the drawbar and 40 hp at the belt, with tested power outputs higher. The tractor weighs 7500 lbs and rides on steel tires sized 28x5 front and 52x13 rear. The original price was $2,250 in 1927.
Power44 hp[B]
Founded1923 - 1927
Model40

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Hart-Parr 40

Power
Belt (tested)46.40 hp (34.6 kW)
Belt (claimed)40 hp (29.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested)28.23 hp (21.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)22 hp (16.4 kW)
Engine
TypeHart-Parr 10.1L 4-cyl gasoline
DetailsThe Hart-Parr 22-40 used a pair of two-cylinder engine blocks from the 20C on a single crankshaft to create the four-cylinder engine. Early models used two carburetors while later models had a single carburetor to feed both blocks.
Rated RPM800
Bore/Stroke5.50x6.50 inches (140 x 165 mm)
Displacement617.7 ci (10.1 L)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeStandard-tread tractor
Built inCharles City, Iowa, USA
ManufacturerHart-Parr
Original price$2,250 in 1927
Years produced1923 - 1927
Belt Pulley
RPM800
Speed2750 ft/min (838.20 meters/min)
Width9 inches (22 cm)
Diameter14 inches (35 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears2 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchmechanical contracting band
Serial Numbers
192370001
192470020
192570095
192670251
192770491
Final70500
Dimensions & Tires
Width96 inches (243 cm)
Height67 inches (170 cm)
Length140 inches (355 cm)
Weight7500 lbs (3402 kg)
Rear tire52x13 (steel)
Front tire28x5 (steel)