Sheppard Diesel

Sheppard Diesel SD-1

The Sheppard Diesel SD-1 is a 1949 utility tractor built by Sheppard Diesel in Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA. It features a 0.5L 1-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine producing 4 hp (3.0 kW) with indirect injection and a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. A total of 14 units were built. It weighs 1100 lbs (498 kg) and is capable of pulling 1 plow.
Power4 hp
Founded1949
ModelSD-1

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sheppard Diesel SD-1

Power
Plows1
Engine4 hp (3.0 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelSheppard Diesel 0.5L 1-cyl diesel
Power4 hp (3.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Cylinders1-cylinder
Rated RPM2000
Bore/Stroke3.00x4.00 inches (76 x 102 mm)
Fuel systemindirect injection
Displacement28 ci (0.5 L)
Starter typemanual, electric Optional
Dimensions
Weight1100 lbs (498 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station.
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Built inHanover, Pennsylvania, USA
Total built14
ManufacturerSheppard Diesel
Transmission
Typegear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse