Leader
Leader GU 16-32
The Leader GU 16-32 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1920 to 1923 by Leader, a part of Dayton-Dick, built in Quincy, Illinois, USA. It features a Climax 8.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a Stromberg carburetor and hand crank starter. The tractor has a 2-speed gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears. It delivers 16 hp drawbar power and 32 hp belt power, capable of pulling 3-4 14-inch plows. The tractor uses crawler drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Dimensions are 126 inches long, 58 inches wide, 54 inches high, and it weighs 7500 lbs. The belt pulley diameter is 14 inches with a width of 7 inches, running at 800 RPM and a speed of 2900 ft/min.
Power35 hp[B]
Founded1920 - 1923
ModelGU 16-32
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Leader GU 16-32
Power
| Plows | 3-4 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Climax |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 800 |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.00x6.50 inches (127 x 165 mm) |
| Fuel system | Stromberg carburetor |
| Displacement | 510 ci (8.4 L) |
| Starter type | hand crank |
Dimensions
| Width | 58 inches (147 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Length | 126 inches (320 cm) |
| Weight | 7500 lbs (3402 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Quincy, Illinois, USA |
| Manufacturer | Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick) |
| Original price | $2,775 in 1921 |
| Years produced | 1920 - 1923 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 800 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2900 ft/min (883.92 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |