Gibson E
The Gibson E is a tractor produced by Gibson. It is equipped with a 54 ci 0.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1948 - 1952
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gibson |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Longmont, Colorado, USA | |
Variants | |
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E | tricycle front |
EW | adjustable rear axle |
EF | wide front |
EWF | wide tread |
Gibson E Engine | |
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Wisconsin 0.9L 2-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Gibson E Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Gibson E Power | |
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Engine | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Plows | 2 (10-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 65 inches
165 cm |
Front tire | 4.00-12 |
Rear tire | 7-00-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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Gibson Tractors - Durability, lower operating costs, plus extra power. published in 1948 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 54 ci / 0.9 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Wisconsin |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled inline |
Displacement | 54 ci
0.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x3.25 inches
83 x 83 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | idler pulley |
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Dimensions
Gibson E Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00-12 |
Ag rear | 7-00-24 |
Ag rear | 8.00-24 |
9.00-24 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 65 inches
165 cm |
Height (hood) | 56 inches
142 cm |
Ground clearance | 22 inches
55 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Gibson E.
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
Gibson E Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gibson E.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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