Nichols-Shepard
Nichols-Shepard 20-42
The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1918 to 1925 by Nichols-Shepard in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA. Originally named the 18-36, it was renamed by 1919 to reflect its higher power level. It features a 16.5L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine, a 2-speed gear transmission with dry drum clutch, and two-wheel drive with bull gear final drives. The tractor has an open operator station and manual steering. It delivers 42 hp at the drawbar and 20 hp at the belt, capable of pulling 5 14-inch plows. The tractor weighs 13,500 lbs and rides on 38x8 front and 64x20 rear steel tires. The belt pulley is 22 inches in diameter and 8 inches wide, running at 500 RPM.
Power22 hp[B]
Founded1918 - 1925
Model20-42
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Nichols-Shepard 20-42
Power
| Plows | 5 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
Engine
| Type | kerosene |
|---|---|
| Model | Nichols & Shepard 16.5L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Aux. fuel | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 23 gal (87.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 8.00x10.00 inches (203 x 254 mm) |
| Displacement | 1005 ci (16.5 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Notes | The Nichols & Shepard 20-42 was originally named the 18-36. By 1919 it had been renamed to reflect the higher power level. |
| Built in | Battle Creek, Michigan, USA |
| Manufacturer | Nichols-Shepard |
| Years produced | 1918 - 1925 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 500 |
|---|---|
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Diameter | 22 inches (55 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry drum |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 90 inches (228 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Length | 185 inches (469 cm) |
| Weight | 13500 lbs (6123 kg) |
| Rear axle | 4 inch diameter (101 mm) |
| Rear tire | 64x20 steel |
| Front tire | 38x8 steel |