Heider
Heider B
The Heider B is a standard-tread tractor produced by Heider from 1911 to 1914 in Carroll, Iowa, USA. It features a Waukesha kerosene liquid-cooled engine with a bore and stroke of 4.25x6.75 inches, rated at 800 RPM. The tractor has a 7-speed friction drive transmission that allows infinitely variable speeds by sliding the engine to change the contact point between the flywheel and driving discs. It delivers 10 hp at the drawbar and 20 hp at the belt, capable of pulling 4 plows. The tractor weighs 5,800 lbs and measures 144 inches in length, 74 inches in width, and 96 inches in height. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and a four-post canopy. The belt pulley diameter is 14 inches and width is 7 inches.
Power22 hp[B]
Founded1911 - 1914
ModelB
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Heider B
Power
| Plows | 4 |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Waukesha |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal (98.4 L) |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 800 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x6.75 inches (108 x 171 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 74 inches (187 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Length | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Weight | 5,800 lbs (2630 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Canopy | Four-post canopy |
| Steering | manual |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Carroll, Iowa, USA |
| Years produced | 1911 - 1914 |
Belt Pulley
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
Transmission
| 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. |