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Nichols-Shepard 35-70

Nichols-Shepard 35-70 tractor
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The Nichols-Shepard 35-70 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1913 to 1920 by Nichols-Shepard in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA. It features a large 39.7L 2-cylinder kerosene engine, delivering 70 hp at the drawbar and 35 hp at the belt. The tractor is two-wheel drive with a bull gear final drive and manual steering, designed with an open operator station. It weighs 30,000 lbs and rides on large steel tires sized 48x12 front and 73x32 rear. The transmission is a simple 1-speed gear with dry drum clutch, offering one forward and reverse gear. The tractor was capable of pulling 10 14-inch plows and includes a 30-inch diameter belt pulley running at 375 RPM.
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Power38 hp[B]
Founded1913 - 1920
Model35-70

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Nichols-Shepard 35-70

Power

Plows:10 (14-inch)
Belt (claimed):35 hp (26.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):70 hp (52.2 kW)

Engine

Type:kerosene
Model:Nichols & Shepard 39.7L 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:10.50x14.00 inches (267 x 356 mm)
Displacement:2425 ci (39.7 L)

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 - 1920

References

1:Threshing Machinery published in 1916, by Nichols-Shepard
2:Threshing Machinery Makes Good published in 1918, by Nichols-Shepard
3:Red River Special Line published in 1922, by Nichols-Shepard
4:Threshing Machinery Exclusively. published in 1924, by Nichols-Shepard
5:Oil-Gas Tractors published by Nichols-Shepard

Belt Pulley

RPM:375
Width:12 inches (30 cm)
Diameter:30 inches (76 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:1 forward and reverse
Clutch:dry drum

Dimensions & Tires

Width:134 inches (340 cm)
Height:124 inches (314 cm)
Length:222 inches (563 cm)
Weight:30000 lbs (13608 kg)
Rear axle:5.5 inch diameter (139 mm)
Rear tire:73x32 steel
Front tire:48x12 steel