Leader
Leader 12-18
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.
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 |