Sheppard Diesel
Sheppard Diesel SD-2
The Sheppard Diesel SD-2 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1949 to 1956 by Sheppard Diesel in Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA. It features a 2-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with 24 hp (17.9 kW) output, an 8-speed gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives. The tractor has an open operator station, manual steering, and mechanical drum brakes. It is equipped with a rear PTO of 540 rpm and a belt pulley with 8.25 inches diameter. The SD-2 was built in variants including row-crop, orchard, and grove models, with a total production of 257 units.
Power24 hp
Founded1949 - 1956
ModelSD-2
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sheppard Diesel SD-2
Power
| Plows | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 11-38, 12-38 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 6.00-16, 5.50-16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Sheppard Diesel 13E |
| Power | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1650 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 22:1 |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Displacement | 141.9 ci (2.3 L) |
| Starter type | electric |
Variants
| SD-2 | row-crop |
|---|---|
| SDG-2 | grove |
| SDO-2 | orchard |
Dimensions
| Height | 70.25 inches (178 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 125 inches (317 cm) |
| Weight | 4008 lbs (1818 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85 inches (215 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| Front tread | 56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm) |
| Front tread (tricycle) | 9.25/12.75 inches (23/32 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Total built | 257 |
| Manufacturer | Sheppard Diesel |
| Years produced | 1949 - 1956 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1458 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3048 ft/min (929.03 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Diameter | 8.25 inches (20 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Transmission options | 8-speed gear |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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