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Keck-Gonnerman
Explore 5 farm tractor models. Follow a model into its engine specifications, transmissions, dimensions, historical photographs, and available test records.
About Keck-Gonnerman
Keck-Gonnerman grew from an Indiana blacksmith business into a maker of steam equipment and agricultural machinery. Kerosene tractor production began in 1917 and ended by 1937.
- Beginning
- 1917 kerosene tractors; earlier blacksmith roots
- Founder / origin
- Individual founder not established by the reviewed source
- Known for
- Steam machinery, tractors, and harvesting equipment
- Sale / later history
- Tractors ended by 1937; other equipment continued until 1955
History and legacy
The company’s standard-tread designs faced rapid market change during the 1920s. Later combine manufacture continued after the tractor line ended, so 1937 should not be treated as the end of every business activity.
Sources & further reading
History reviewed 2026-10-20.
Showing 5 of 5 models
30-60
1928–1937
66 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
25-50
1928–1937
55 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
18-35
1928–1937
38 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
15-30
1920–1927
16 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
12-24
1917–1918
13 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
Index power values can include estimates derived from belt or PTO power. They are identified on each model card and are not interchangeable with a measured engine rating. Model years and missing values follow the source index.