Leader
Leader C 18-36
The Leader C 18-36 is a half-track crawler tractor built in 1920 by Leader, a part of Dayton-Dick, in Quincy, Illinois, USA. It features a Twin City 9.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a Holley carburetor and hand crank starter. The tractor has a 2-speed gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gear. It delivers 18 hp drawbar power and 36 hp belt power, capable of pulling 4-6 14-inch plows. The mechanical drive is a half-track with manual steering and an open operator station with a four-post canopy. Dimensions are 153 inches long, 64 inches wide, and 96 inches high, weighing 6500 lbs. The belt pulley measures 14 inches in diameter and 8 inches in width, running at 750 RPM with a speed of 2750 ft/min.
Power40 hp[B]
Founded1920
ModelC 18-36
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Leader C 18-36
Power
| Plows | 4-6 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 36 hp (26.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Twin City |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.00x7.50 inches (127 x 190 mm) |
| Fuel system | Holley carburetor |
| Displacement | 589 ci (9.7 L) |
| Starter type | hand crank |
Dimensions
| Width | 64 inches (162 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Length | 153 inches (388 cm) |
| Weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | half-track |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station with four-post canopy |
Production
| Type | Half-track Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1920 |
| Built in | Quincy, Illinois, USA |
| Original price | $2,495 in 1920 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 750 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2750 ft/min (838.20 meters/min) |
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speeds | 2-speed gear |