Avery 18-36
The Avery 18-36 is a tractor produced by Avery. It is equipped with a 570.2 ci 9.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 27 hp / 20.1 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 9,250 lbs 4195 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 27 hp / 20.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
27 gal
102.2 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
9,250 lbs
4195 kg
Overview
 | 1916 - 1922
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Avery |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Peoria, Illinois | |
Original price was $1,900 in 1916 | |
Avery 18-36 Engine | |
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Avery 9.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 27 gal
102.2 L |
Aux. fuel | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Avery 18-36 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Avery 18-36 Power | |
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Engine | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 27.5 hp
20.5 kW |
Belt (tested) | 44.50 hp
33.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 9,250 lbs
4195 kg |
Front tire | 35x8 |
Rear tire | 65x20 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 570.2 ci / 9.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Avery |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal |
Displacement | 570.2 ci
9.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches
140 x 152 mm |
Power | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Rated RPM | 800 |
Coolant capacity | 132 qts
124.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Avery 18-36 Tires | |
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Ag front | 35x8 steel |
Ag rear | 65x20 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 152 inches
386 cm |
Width | 84 inches
213 cm |
Height | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 9,250 lbs
4195 kg |
Front axle | 2.5 inch diameter
63 mm |
Rear axle | 3.0 inch diameter
76 mm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 58 | |
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Kerosene 2-speed 2WD
August 25 - September 9, 1920
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 58 file | |
Belt power (max) | 44.50 hp
33.2 kW |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 27.5 hp
20.5 kW |
Max pull | 4,590 lbs
2082 kg |
Photos
Avery 18-36
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Avery 18-36 based on its 27 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Avery 18-36.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 19.2 hrs
Approximately 19.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (27 gal / 102.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Avery 18-36 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Avery 18-36.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)27 hp
Kilowatts (kW)20.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)27.4 PS
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