Sheppard Diesel
Sheppard Diesel SD-3
The Sheppard Diesel SD-3 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1949 to 1956 by Sheppard Diesel in Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA. It features a 32 hp diesel engine with options of 3.1L or 3.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled engines, an 8-speed gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives. The tractor has a rear PTO type of 540 rpm and is capable of pulling 3 plows. It has an open operator station with manual steering and mechanical drum brakes. Dimensions include a 92 inch wheelbase, 131 inch length, 70.25 inch height, and a weight of 4196 lbs. Tire options include front 6.00-16 or 5.50-16 and rear 11-38 or 12-38. The SD-3 was built in variants for row-crop, orchard, and grove applications.
Power32 hp
Founded1949 - 1956
ModelSD-3
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sheppard Diesel SD-3
Power
| Plows | 3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
Engine
| Power | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
|---|---|
| Options | Sheppard Diesel 3.1L 3-cyl diesel, Sheppard Diesel 3.5L 3-cyl diesel |
| Rated RPM | 1650 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.00 inches (102 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 22:1 |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Displacement | 188.5 ci (3.1 L) |
| Starter type | electric |
| Bore/Stroke 6E | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Fuel system 6E | indirect injection |
| Displacement 6E | 212.8 ci (3.5 L) |
| Sheppard Diesel 6B | diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Sheppard Diesel 6E | diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Variants
| SD-3 | row-crop |
|---|---|
| SDG-3 | grove |
| SDO-3 | orchard |
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 | 1441 |
| 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 |
| Options | 8-speed gear, 8-speed |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 70.25 inches (178 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 131 inches (332 cm) |
| Weight | 4196 lbs (1903 kg) |
| Rear tire | 11-38, 12-38 |
| Wheelbase | 92 inches (233 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16, 5.50-16 |
| Rear tread | 54 to 82 inches (137 to 208 cm) |
| Front tread | 56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm), 9.25/12.75 inches (23/32 cm) (tricycle) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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