Overview
The Sheppard Diesel SD-1 is a compact utility tractor featuring a 4 hp air-cooled single-cylinder diesel engine and a manual 3-speed gear transmission. Built in Hanover, Pennsylvania, this rare model weighs 1,100 lbs and provides a simple, two-wheel drive mechanical platform with an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Light-Duty Plowing:
Equipped with a 4 hp engine and specifically rated for one plow, this tractor is designed to handle small-scale cultivation tasks.
Compact Utility Operations:
The 1,100 lb operating weight and manual steering make this tractor suitable for maneuverable farm work requiring a lightweight 2WD vehicle.
Simple Mechanical Work:
With a manual starter and 3-speed gear transmission, this tractor provides straightforward mechanical operation for basic utility applications.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Sheppard Diesel |
| Total built | 14 |
Engine
| Engine type | Sheppard Diesel 0.5L 1-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x4.00 inches (76 x 102 mm) |
| Description | Sheppard Diesel / diesel / 1-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 28 ci (0.5 L) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter type | manual |
| Plows | 1 |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 1100 lbs (498 kg) |
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| Weight | 1100 lbs (498 kg) |