Keck-Gonnerman
Keck-Gonnerman 15-30
The Keck-Gonnerman 15-30 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1920 to 1927 in Mount Vernon, Indiana, USA. It features a 10.8L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a hand-crank starter, producing a claimed 30 drawbar horsepower and 15 belt horsepower. The tractor has a 2-speed gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives, and manual steering. It weighs 6500 lbs and rides on 61x12 steel rear tires. The open operator station and mechanical design reflect early 20th-century tractor engineering. The original price was $1,500 in 1920.
Power16 hp[B]
Founded1920 - 1927
Model15-30
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Keck-Gonnerman 15-30
Power
| Plows | 3 14-inch |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 61x12 (steel) |
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Engine
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Bore/Stroke | 7.25x8.00 inches (184 x 203 mm) |
| Displacement | 661 ci (10.8 L) |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Engine detail | Keck-Gonnerman 10.8L 2-cyl kerosene |
Dimensions
| Width | 78 inches (198 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Length | 150 inches (381 cm) |
| Weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Mount Vernon, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Keck-Gonnerman |
| Original price | $1,500 in 1920 |
| Years produced | 1920 - 1927 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 650 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 1004 ft/min (306.02 meters/min) |
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Diameter | 12 inches (30 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |