Overview
The Huber HS 27-42 is a powerful standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in Marion, Ohio, between 1936 and 1941. It features a high-displacement 7.3L Waukesha gasoline engine capable of delivering 42 claimed belt horsepower and pulling a three-bottom plow.
Ideal Applications
Primary Tillage:
With a claimed 27 drawbar horsepower and a manufacturer rating for three plows, this tractor is designed for heavy-duty field preparation.
Stationary Power Operations:
The integrated 17-inch belt pulley provides 42 claimed horsepower at 616 RPM, making it suitable for driving various belt-driven farm machinery.
Standard Field Work:
Utilizing a gear transmission and 50x12 steel rear tires, this open-operator station machine is built for consistent performance in standard-tread farming applications.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Marion, Ohio, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Huber |
Engine
| Engine type | Waukesha 7.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.25 inches (121 x 159 mm) |
| Description | Waukesha / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 443 ci (7.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1150 |
| Belt (claimed) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Plows | 3 |
Transmission
| Description | gear |
|---|---|
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (hood) | 61 inches (154 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 137 inches (347 cm) |
| Width | 73.5 inches (186 cm) |
| Rear tire | 50x12 |
| Ag rear | 50x12 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 17 inches (43 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 616 |
| Speed | 2700 ft/min (822.96 meters/min) |
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |