Keck-Gonnerman 18-35 ZW Specs ( 1928-1937 )
Overview
The Keck-Gonnerman 18-35 ZW is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in Mount Vernon, Indiana, featuring a 6.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine. This 5250-pound machine provides a claimed 35 belt horsepower and 18 drawbar horsepower to manage various agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
Plowing and Tillage:
With 18 claimed drawbar horsepower, this tractor is specifically rated to pull three or four 14-inch plows for field preparation.
Stationary Belt Work:
The 16.5-inch diameter belt pulley delivers 35 claimed horsepower at 585 RPM, allowing it to power stationary machinery at a speed of 2600 ft/min.
Standard Tread Operations:
The open operator station and 2-speed gear transmission, paired with 50x12 steel rear tires, support traditional two-wheel drive farm operations.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Mount Vernon, Indiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Keck-Gonnerman |
Engine
| Engine type | Buda 6.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.00 inches (114 x 152 mm) |
| Description | Buda / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 382 ci (6.3 L) |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Plows | 3 or 4 *14-inch |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 67 inches (170 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Weight | 5250 lbs (2381 kg) |
| Width | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Rear tire | 50x12 |
| Weight | 5250 lbs (2381 kg) |
| Ag rear | 50x12 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 16.5 inches (41 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 585 |
| Speed | 2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min) |
| Width | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |