Heider
Heider C 12-20
The Heider C 12-20 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1916 to 1924 by Heider, a part of Rock Island, built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. It features a Waukesha 7.0L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with an estimated 17.8 hp engine power for comparison. The tractor has a 7-speed friction drive transmission with 7 forward and reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and a four-post canopy. The tractor weighs 6,000 lbs and has a wheelbase of 96 inches. It uses 30x5 steel front tires and 57x10 steel rear tires. The Heider C 12-20 is equipped with a Heider Plow Lift hitch and is capable of pulling 4 plows. Claimed drawbar power is 9 hp, with tested drawbar power at 13.43 hp. Belt power is claimed at 16 hp and tested at 24.24 hp.
Power17 hp[B]
Founded1916 - 1924
ModelC 12-20
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Heider C 12-20
Power
| Plows | 4 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 24.24 hp (18.1 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 13.43 hp (10.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 9 hp (6.7 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Waukesha |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 900 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.75 inches (114 x 171 mm) |
| Displacement | 429 ci (7.0 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Canopy | Four-post canopy |
| Steering | manual |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Years produced | 1916 - 1924 |
Transmission
| Type | friction drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 forward and reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Heider Plow Lift |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 74 inches (187 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Length | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Weight | 6,000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Rear tire | 57x10 steel |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 30x5 steel |