Heider B Specifications - Heider B Specs

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1911 - 1914, Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer: Heider
Factory: Carroll, Iowa, USA
Capacity
Fuel: 26 gal [98.4 L]
Dimensions & Tires
Weight: 5,800 lbs [2630 kg]
B Serial Numbers
- Serial numbers unknown -,
Links
Heider B: information at RIPC site
Heider B Power
Drawbar (claimed): 10 hp [7.5 kW]
Belt (claimed): 20 hp [14.9 kW]
Plows: 4
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Steering: manual
Cab: Four-post canopy.
Belt Pulley
Diameter: 14 inches [35 cm]
Width: 7 inches [17 cm]
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Bore/Stroke: 4.25x6.75 inches [108 x 171 mm]
Rated RPM: 800
Coolant capacity: 40 qts [37.9 L]
Engine Detail
Waukesha, kerosene, liquid-cooled
Transmission
Transmission: Heider
Type: friction drive
Gears: 7 forward and reverse
The Heider friction drive transmission was an infinitely-variable transmission. Speed was selected by sliding the entire engine, which changed the contact point between the flywheel and the driving discs. Although any speed was possible, there were seven notches for the lever, effectively giving seven speeds.
Dimensions
Weight: 5,800 lbs [2630 kg]
Length: 144 inches [365 cm]
Width: 74 inches [187 cm]
Height: 96 inches [243 cm]