Nichols-Shepard 25-50
The Nichols-Shepard 25-50 is a tractor produced by Nichols Shepard. It is equipped with a 1527 ci 25.0 L engine. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 19000 lbs 8618 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
40 gal
151.4 L
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
19000 lbs
8618 kg
Overview
![]() | 1913 - 1927
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Nichols-Shepard |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA | |
Nichols-Shepard 25-50 Engine | |
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Nichols & Shepard 25.0L 2-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 40 gal
151.4 L |
Aux. fuel | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Nichols-Shepard 25-50 Transmission | |
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1-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Nichols-Shepard 25-50 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Plows | 5 (14-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 19000 lbs
8618 kg |
Front tire | 42x10 |
Rear tire | 69x28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 24 inches
60 cm |
Width | 9 inches
22 cm |
RPM | 425 |
References | |
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Threshing Machinery published in 1916, 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 | |
How A Good Thresher Is Built published in 1926, by Nichols-Shepard | |
Oil-Gas Tractors published by Nichols-Shepard |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1527 ci / 25.0 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Nichols & Shepard |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 1527 ci
25.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 9.00x12.00 inches
229 x 305 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — 1 forward and reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry drum |
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Dimensions
Nichols-Shepard 25-50 Tires | |
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Ag front | 42x10 steel |
Ag rear | 69x28 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 199 inches
505 cm |
Width | 116 inches
294 cm |
Height | 113 inches
287 cm |
Weight | 19000 lbs
8618 kg |
Rear axle | 4.5 inch diameter
114 mm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Nichols Shepard Nichols-Shepard 25-50.
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
Nichols Shepard Nichols-Shepard 25-50 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Nichols Shepard Nichols-Shepard 25-50.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
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