Leader 12-18
The Leader 12-18 is a tractor produced by Leader. It is equipped with a 368 ci 6.0 L engine. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 5000 lbs 2268 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
5000 lbs
2268 kg
Overview
 | 1915 - 1921
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick) |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Quincy, Illinois, USA | |
Original price was $890 in 1917 | |
Leader 12-18 Engine | |
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Leader 6.0L 2-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Leader 12-18 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Leader 12-18 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 5000 lbs
2268 kg |
Front tire | 38x6 |
Rear tire | 55x16 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 14 inches
35 cm |
Width | 7 inches
17 cm |
Engine
Engine Detail — 368 ci / 6.0 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Leader |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 368 ci
6.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.25x6.00 inches
159 x 152 mm |
Fuel system | Kingston-Bennett carburetor |
Rated RPM | 750 |
Starter type | hand crank |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Leader 12-18 Tires | |
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Ag front | 38x6 (steel) |
Ag rear | 55x16 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 114 inches
289 cm |
Width | 64 inches
162 cm |
Height | 72 inches
182 cm |
Weight | 5000 lbs
2268 kg |
Photos
Leader 12-18 tractor photo
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Leader 12-18.
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
Leader 12-18 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Leader 12-18.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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