Wetmore
Wetmore 12-25
The Wetmore 12-25 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1919 to 1938 by Wetmore in Souix City, Iowa, USA. It features multiple kerosene 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine options from Rutenber, Weidely, and Waukesha, with displacements ranging from 4.5L to 4.8L. The tractor has a Fuller 3-speed gear transmission with a dry disc clutch and two-wheel drive with internal spur gear final drives. It delivers a claimed drawbar power of 12 hp and belt power of 25 hp, with tested drawbar and belt powers higher. The tractor weighs 2900 lbs and has a wheelbase of 74 inches. It uses steel tires sized 28x5 front and 46x10 rear. The operator station is open, with manual steering and mechanical drum brakes.
Power27 hp[B]
Founded1919 - 1938
Model12-25
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wetmore 12-25
Power
| Plows | 2 14-inch |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 27.94 hp (20.8 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 16.10 hp (12.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 46x10 (steel) |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 28x5 (steel) |
Engine
| Weidely | kerosene, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 276.5 ci (4.5 L), Bore/Stroke 4.00x5.50 inches (102 x 140 mm), Fuel system carburetor, Rated RPM 1265, Starter type hand crank |
|---|---|
| Rutenber | kerosene, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 294 ci (4.8 L), Bore/Stroke 4.125x5.50 inches (105 x 140 mm), Fuel system Kingston carburetor, Starter type hand crank |
| Waukesha | kerosene, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 289.02 ci (4.7 L), Bore/Stroke 4.00x5.75 inches (102 x 146 mm), Fuel system Kingston carburetor, Rated RPM 950, Starter type hand crank |
| Engine options | Rutenber 4.8L 4-cyl kerosene, Weidely 4.5L 4-cyl kerosene, Waukesha 4.7L 4-cyl kerosene |
Dimensions
| Weight | 2900 lbs (1315 kg) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Rear tread | 53 inches (134 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 12.5 inches (31 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | internal spur gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Souix City, Iowa, USA |
| Manufacturer | Wetmore |
| Original price | $2,485 (1920), $1,585 (1921), $1,185 (1922) |
| Years produced | 1919 - 1938 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 800 |
|---|---|
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
| Diameter | 12 inches (30 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Transmission | Fuller |