Overview
The Leader N 16-32 is a 5,000-pound standard-tread farm tractor manufactured by Dayton-Dick in Quincy, Illinois, between 1919 and 1924. It features a Climax 8.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine that delivers 32 claimed belt horsepower and 16 claimed drawbar horsepower.
Ideal Applications
Plowing:
With 16 claimed drawbar horsepower and a weight of 5,000 pounds, this tractor is specifically designed to pull three 14-inch plows.
Stationary Belt Work:
The integrated 14-inch belt pulley provides 32 claimed horsepower at 800 RPM, making it capable of powering a variety of stationary belt-driven machinery.
Heavy Field Traction:
The tractor utilizes 54x12 steel rear tires and a two-speed gear transmission to provide reliable movement for standard-tread agricultural applications.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Quincy, Illinois, USA / Original price was $1,985 in 1920 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick) |
Engine
| Engine type | Climax 8.4L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 5.00x6.50 inches (127 x 165 mm) |
| Description | Climax / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 510 ci (8.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 800 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Plows | 3 (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 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 72 inches (182 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 134 inches (340 cm) |
| Weight | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) |
| Width | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Rear tire | 54x12 |
| Weight | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) |
| Ag rear | 54x12 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 800 |
| Speed | 2900 ft/min (883.92 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |