Nichols-Shepard
Nichols-Shepard 25-50
The Nichols-Shepard 25-50 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1913 to 1927 by Nichols-Shepard in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA. It features a 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a displacement of 25.0 liters. The tractor delivers 50 hp at the drawbar and 25 hp at the belt, capable of pulling 5 14-inch plows. It has a 1-speed gear transmission with dry drum clutch, two-wheel drive with bull gear final drives, and manual steering. The tractor weighs 19,000 lbs and rides on steel tires sized 42x10 front and 69x28 rear. The open operator station and belt pulley with 24-inch diameter and 425 RPM complete its functional design.
Power27 hp[B]
Founded1913 - 1927
Model25-50
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Nichols-Shepard 25-50
Power
| Plows | 5 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 69x28 steel |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 42x10 steel |
Engine
| Type | kerosene |
|---|---|
| Model | Nichols & Shepard 25.0L 2-cyl kerosene |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Aux. fuel | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 40 gal (151.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 9.00x12.00 inches (229 x 305 mm) |
| Displacement | 1527 ci (25.0 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 116 inches (294 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 113 inches (287 cm) |
| Length | 199 inches (505 cm) |
| Weight | 19000 lbs (8618 kg) |
| Rear axle | 4.5 inch diameter (114 mm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Battle Creek, Michigan, USA |
| Manufacturer | Nichols-Shepard |
| Years produced | 1913 - 1927 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 425 |
|---|---|
| Width | 9 inches (22 cm) |
| Diameter | 24 inches (60 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
| Clutch | dry drum |