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Nichols-Shepard 20-42

Nichols-Shepard 20-42 tractor
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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.
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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