Turner-Simplicity

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
Plows2-3 (14 inch)
Belt (claimed)20 hp (14.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Tires
Ag rear54x10 (steel)
Ag front6x30 (steel)
Engine
MakeWaukesha
Coolingliquid-cooled
Aux. fuel5 gal (18.9 L)
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank15 gal (56.8 L)
Fuel typekerosene
Rated RPM1000
Bore/Stroke3.75x5.25 inches (95 x 133 mm)
Displacement232 ci (3.8 L)
Starter typemanual
Dimensions
Width68 inches (172 cm)
Height60 inches (152 cm)
Length128 inches (325 cm)
Wheelbase80 inches (203 cm)
Rear tread48 inches (121 cm)
Front tread48 inches (121 cm)
Shipping weight4000 lbs (1814 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Final drivesbull gear
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeStandard-tread tractor
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
ManufacturerTurner-Simplicity
Original price$1620 in 1918
Years produced1915 - 1919
Belt Pulley
RPM600
Width7 inches (17 cm)
Diameter14 inches (35 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears2 forward and 1 reverse