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Years in Production / 1918–1925
Nichols-Shepard
20-42
Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Nichols-Shepard 20-42.
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22hp
Engine estimate · from belt
2WD Only
Drive
1918–1925
Production years
Nichols-Shepard
Manufacturer
20-42 / 01
At a glance
Production
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
The Nichols & Shepard 20-42 was originally named the 18-36. By 1919 it had been renamed to reflect the higher power level.
- Manufacturer
- Nichols-Shepard
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
- Final Drives
- bull gear
Belt Pulley
- Diameter
- 22 inches55 cm
- Width
- 8 inches20 cm
- Rpm
- 500
20-42 / 02
Under the hood
Engine Detail
Nichols & Shepard
kerosene
2-cylinder
liquid-cooled
- Displacement
- 1005 ci16.5 L
- Bore Stroke
- 8.00x10.00 inches203 x 254 mm
- Fuel Type
- kerosene
- Cylinders
- 2
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Engine Options
Nichols & Shepard 16.5L 2-cyl kerosene
- Fuel Tank
- 23 gal87.1 L
- Aux Fuel
- 6 gal22.7 L
20-42 / 03
Gears & controls
Transmission
- Transmission Type
- gear
- Gears
- 2 forward and 1 reverse
- Clutch
- dry drum
20-42 / 04
Size. Stance. Footprint.
Dimensions And Tires
- Weight
- 13500 lbs6123 kg
- Front Tire
- 38x8
- Rear Tire
- 64x20
Tires And Tracks
- Front Ag
- 38x8 steel
- Rear Ag
- 64x20 steel