Heider B
Type: Standard-tread Tractors
Contents:
Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Heider |
| Type: | Standard-tread tractor |
| Factory: | Carroll, Iowa, USA |
Heider B Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 10 hp 7.5 kW |
| Belt (claimed): | 20 hp 14.9 kW |
| Plows: | 4 |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual |
| Cab: | Four-post canopy. |
| Transmission: | 7-speed friction drive |
Engine Detail | |
| Waukesha | |
| kerosene | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.25x6.75 inches 108 x 171 mm |
| Rated RPM: | 800 |
| Coolant capacity: | 40 qts 37.9 L |
Transmission | |
| Transmission: | Heider |
| Type: | friction drive |
| Gears: | 7 forward and reverse |
| The Heider friction drive transmission was an infinitely-variable transmission. Speed was selected by sliding the entire engine, which changed the contact point between the flywheel and the driving discs. Although any speed was possible, there were seven notches for the lever, effectively giving seven speeds. | |
Dimensions | |
| Length: | 144 inches 365 cm |
| Width: | 74 inches 187 cm |
| Height: | 96 inches 243 cm |
| Weight: | 5,800 lbs 2630 kg |
