Heider
Heider C 15-27
The Heider C 15-27 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1924 to 1927 by Heider, a part of Rock Island, built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. It features a Waukesha 7.8L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a displacement of 478 ci, rated at 900 RPM. The tractor has a 7-speed unsynchronized gear transmission and two-wheel drive with manual steering and a four-post canopy. It delivers 15 hp drawbar power claimed, with tested drawbar power of 21.54 hp and belt power up to 30 hp. Dimensions include a 96-inch wheelbase, 144-inch length, 74-inch width, and 96-inch height, riding on 30x5 front and 57x10 rear steel tires.
Power30 hp[B]
Founded1924 - 1927
ModelC 15-27
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Heider C 15-27
Power
| Belt (tested) | 30.00 hp (22.4 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 21.54 hp (16.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 57x10 steel |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 30x5 steel |
Engine
| Make | Waukesha |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 900 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.75 inches (121 x 171 mm) |
| Displacement | 478 ci (7.8 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 74 inches (187 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Length | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Canopy | Four-post canopy |
| Steering | manual |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Years made | 1924 - 1927 |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 forward and reverse |