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Leader 12-18

Leader 12-18 tractor
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The Leader 12-18 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1915 to 1921 by Leader, a part of Dayton-Dick, built in Quincy, Illinois, USA. It features a 6.0L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a 3-speed gear transmission. The tractor delivers 12 hp at the drawbar and 18 hp at the belt, capable of pulling 2-3 14-inch plows. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor weighs 5000 lbs and rides on steel tires sized 38x6 front and 55x16 rear. The original price was $890 in 1917.
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Power20 hp[B]
Founded1915 - 1921
Model12-18

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Leader 12-18

Power

Plows:2-3 (14-inch)
Belt (claimed):18 hp (13.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):12 hp (8.9 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:55x16 (steel)
Front tire:38x6 (steel)

Engine

Type:kerosene
Model:Leader 6.0L 2-cyl kerosene
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:18 gal (68.1 L)
Rated RPM:750
Bore/Stroke:6.25x6.00 inches (159 x 152 mm)
Fuel system:Kingston-Bennett carburetor
Displacement:368 ci (6.0 L)
Starter type:hand crank

Dimensions

Width:64 inches (162 cm)
Height:72 inches (182 cm)
Length:114 inches (289 cm)
Weight:5000 lbs (2268 kg)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station.

Production

Type:Standard-tread tractor
Built in:Quincy, Illinois, USA
Years made:1915 - 1921
Manufacturer:Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick)
Original price:$890 in 1917

Belt Pulley

Width:7 inches (17 cm)
Diameter:14 inches (35 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Description:3-speed gear