Overview
The Eagle Manufacturing 6C is a 3.4L 6-cylinder utility tractor produced in Appleton, Wisconsin, between 1936 and 1938. This 3250-pound machine provides 25 belt horsepower and 15 drawbar horsepower, specifically designed to handle two to three 14-inch plows.
Ideal Applications
Plowing and Tillage:
Equipped to pull 2-3 14-inch plows, this tractor is designed for primary field preparation using its 15 horsepower drawbar capacity.
Stationary Power:
The 8.5-inch belt pulley provides 25 horsepower at 1180 RPM, allowing the tractor to power various belt-driven agricultural implements.
General Utility Tasks:
The utility variant design featuring a gear transmission and manual steering provides a platform for diverse farm work requiring a 110-inch long footprint.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eagle Manufacturing |
Engine
| Engine type | Hercules 3.4L 6-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.125 inches (83 x 105 mm) |
| Description | Hercules QXB-5 / gasoline / 6-cylinder 12-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 205 ci (3.4 L) |
| Fuel system | Zenith carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 1575 |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Description | gear |
|---|---|
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 57 inches (144 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Weight | 3250 lbs (1474 kg) |
| Width | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Weight | 3250 lbs (1474 kg) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1180 |
| Speed | 2625 ft/min (800.10 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
Variants
| 6B | tricycle |
|---|---|
| 6C | utility |