Gibson H
The Gibson H is a tractor produced by Gibson. It is equipped with a 133 ci 2.2 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3650 to 4079 pounds.
Fuel & Capacities
17 gal
64.3 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3650 to 4079 pounds
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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H | tricycle front |
HFA | adjustable wide front |
HFS | standard front |
Gibson H Engine | |
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Hercules 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 17 gal
64.3 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Gibson H Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Gibson H Power | |
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Plows | 2 |
Drawbar (tested) | 22.77 hp
17.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 24.54 hp
18.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 86 inches
218 cm |
Weight | 3650 to 4079 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 10-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 9.2 inches
23 cm |
Width | 7.5 inches
19 cm |
RPM | 1487 |
Speed | 3539 ft/min
1078.69 meters/min |
References | |
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Gibson Tractors - Durability, lower operating costs, plus extra power. published in 1948 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 133 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Hercules IXB3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 133 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.00 inches
83 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.24:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
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Dimensions
Gibson H Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
Ag rear | 10-38 |
Ag rear | 11-38 |
12-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 86 inches
218 cm |
Length | 127.25 inches
323 cm |
Height | 67 inches
170 cm |
Ground clearance | 25 inches
63 cm |
Rear tread | 47 to 85 inches
119 to 215 cm |
Gibson H Weight | |
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Shipping | 3650 lbs
1655 kg |
Operating | 4079 lbs
1850 kg |
Ballasted | 5816 lbs
2638 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 407 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
May 2 - 7, 1949
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 407 file | |
Belt power (max) | 24.54 hp
18.3 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 22.77 hp
17.0 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3503 lbs
1588 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Gibson H
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Gibson H.
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 H Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gibson H.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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