Leader

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
Plows2 12-inch
Engine31 hp (23.1 kW)
Tires
Ag rear9x24
Ag front5x15
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelHercules IXB
Power31 hp (23.1 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM1800
Bore/Stroke3.25x4.00 inches (83 x 102 mm)
Fuel systemZenith carburetor
Displacement133 ci (2.2 L)
Starter typeelectric
Dimensions
Height61 inches (154 cm)
Length111 inches (281 cm)
Weight2500 lbs (1134 kg)
Wheelbase70 inches (177 cm)
Rear tread48 to 64.5 inches (121 to 163 cm)
Front tread48 to 68 inches (121 to 172 cm)
Ground clearance19 inches (48 cm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical contracting band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Final driveschain
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Built inAuburn, Ohio, USA
Years made1945 - 1946
Belt Pulley
RPM1510
Speed2770 ft/min (844.30 meters/min)
Width6.5 inches (16 cm)
Diameter7 inches (17 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchmechanical dry disc
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540