Leader B
The Leader B is a utility tractor produced from 1945 to 1946 by Leader Tractor Company in Auburn, Ohio, USA. It features a Hercules IXB 2.2L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine producing 31 hp (23.1 kW). The tractor has a 3-speed gear transmission with mechanical dry disc clutch and two-wheel drive with chain final drives. It includes a rear PTO with 540 rpm. The Leader B is equipped with manual steering, mechanical contracting band brakes, and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 70-inch wheelbase, 111-inch length, 61-inch height, and a weight of 2500 lbs (1134 kg). It rides on 5x15 front and 9x24 rear tires and has a belt pulley diameter of 7 inches running at 1510 RPM.
Power31 hp
Founded1945 - 1946
ModelB
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Leader B
Power
| Plows | 2 12-inch |
|---|---|
| Engine | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 9x24 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 5x15 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Hercules IXB |
| Power | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.00 inches (83 x 102 mm) |
| Fuel system | Zenith carburetor |
| Displacement | 133 ci (2.2 L) |
| Starter type | electric |
Dimensions
| Height | 61 inches (154 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 111 inches (281 cm) |
| Weight | 2500 lbs (1134 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 64.5 inches (121 to 163 cm) |
| Front tread | 48 to 68 inches (121 to 172 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 19 inches (48 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | chain |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Auburn, Ohio, USA |
| Years made | 1945 - 1946 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1510 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2770 ft/min (844.30 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
| Diameter | 7 inches (17 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
