Interstate Tractor

Interstate Tractor Plow Man 15-30

The Interstate Tractor Plow Man 15-30 was produced from 1918 to 1920 by Interstate Tractor in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. It features a Buda 6.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a Bennett carburetor and hand-crank starter. The tractor has a 2-speed sliding gear transmission and delivers 15 hp at the drawbar and 30 hp at the belt. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor weighs 4800 lbs and rides on 60x10 steel rear tires. It is designed to pull 3 14-inch plows.
Power33 hp[B]
Founded1918 - 1920
ModelPlow Man 15-30

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Interstate Tractor Plow Man 15-30

Power
Plows3 (14-inch)
Belt (claimed)30 hp (22.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)15 hp (11.2 kW)
Tires
Rear tire60x10 steel
Engine
Typekerosene
ModelBuda
Coolingliquid-cooled
Aux. fuel3 gal (11.4 L)
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank17 gal (64.3 L)
Bore/Stroke4.50x6.00 inches (114 x 152 mm)
Fuel systemBennett carburetor
Displacement382 ci (6.3 L)
Starter typehand-crank
Dimensions
Width66 inches (167 cm)
Height69 inches (175 cm)
Length156 inches (396 cm)
Weight4800 lbs (2177 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Built inWaterloo, Iowa, USA
Years made1918 - 1920
ManufacturerInterstate Tractor
Belt Pulley
RPM590
Speed2150 ft/min (655.32 meters/min)
Width8 inches (20 cm)
Diameter14 inches (35 cm)
Transmission
Type2-speed sliding gear
Gears2 forward