Rock Island
Rock Island F 18-35
The Rock Island F 18-35 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1927 to 1937 by Rock Island in Illinois, USA. It features a Buda 6.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled L-head engine running on kerosene, with a 2-speed unsynchronized gear transmission. The tractor delivers 18 hp drawbar power claimed and 35 hp belt power claimed, with tested drawbar power of 30.42 hp and belt power of 36.50 hp. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The belt pulley diameter is 18 inches with a width of 7.5 inches running at 660 RPM.
Power38 hp[B]
Founded1927 - 1937
ModelF 18-35
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Rock Island F 18-35
Power
| Belt (tested) | 36.50 hp (27.2 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 30.42 hp (22.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Buda |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled L-head |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 1100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50 x 6.00 inches (114 x 152 mm) |
| Displacement | 382 ci (6.3 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island |
| Years produced | 1927 - 1937 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 660 |
|---|---|
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Diameter | 18 inches (45 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |