Turner-Simplicity 12-20
The Turner-Simplicity 12-20 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1915 to 1919 by Turner-Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a Waukesha 3.8L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a manual starter, producing an estimated 12 hp at the drawbar and 20 hp at the belt. The tractor has a 2-speed gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive with bull gear final drives, and manual steering. It has an open operator station and weighs approximately 4000 lbs. The tractor rides on steel agricultural tires sized 6x30 front and 54x10 rear. The belt pulley diameter is 14 inches with a width of 7 inches and runs at 600 RPM. Original price was $1620 in 1918.
Power22 hp[B]
Founded1915 - 1919
Model12-20
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Turner-Simplicity 12-20
Power
| Plows | 2-3 (14 inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 54x10 (steel) |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 6x30 (steel) |
Engine
| Make | Waukesha |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Aux. fuel | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.75x5.25 inches (95 x 133 mm) |
| Displacement | 232 ci (3.8 L) |
| Starter type | manual |
Dimensions
| Width | 68 inches (172 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Front tread | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 4000 lbs (1814 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | Turner-Simplicity |
| Original price | $1620 in 1918 |
| Years produced | 1915 - 1919 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 600 |
|---|---|
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
