Nichols-Shepard 20-42

The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is a tractor produced by Nichols Shepard. It is equipped with a 1005 ci 16.5 L engine. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 13500 lbs 6123 kg.

Overview

	1918 - 1925 Standard-tread tractor
1918 - 1925
Standard-tread tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Nichols-Shepard
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
The Nichols & Shepard 20-42 was originally named the 18-36. By 1919 it had been renamed to reflect the higher power level.

Nichols-Shepard 20-42 Engine
Nichols & Shepard 16.5L 2-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank	23 gal 87.1 L
Aux. fuel	6 gal 22.7 L
Engine details ...

Nichols-Shepard 20-42 Transmission
2-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Nichols-Shepard 20-42 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	42 hp 31.3 kW
Belt (claimed)	20 hp 14.9 kW
Plows	5 (14-inch)

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	bull gear
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Weight	13500 lbs 6123 kg
Front tire	38x8
Rear tire	64x20
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	22 inches 55 cm
Width	8 inches 20 cm
RPM	500

References
Threshing Machinery Makes Good published in 1918, by Nichols-Shepard
Threshing Machinery published in 1921, by Nichols-Shepard
Red River Special Line published in 1922, by Nichols-Shepard
Threshing Machinery Exclusively. published in 1924, by Nichols-Shepard
Oil-Gas Tractors published by Nichols-Shepard

Engine

Engine Detail — 1005 ci / 16.5 L Kerosene

Manufacturer	Nichols & Shepard
Fuel Type	Kerosene
Configuration	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	1005 ci 16.5 L
Bore/Stroke	8.00x10.00 inches 203 x 254 mm

Transmission

Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	2 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry drum

Dimensions

Nichols-Shepard 20-42 Tires
Ag front	38x8 steel
Ag rear	64x20 steel

Dimensions
Length	185 inches 469 cm
Width	90 inches 228 cm
Height	110 inches 279 cm
Weight	13500 lbs 6123 kg
Rear axle	4 inch diameter 101 mm

Photos

Nichols-Shepard 20-42 tractor photo