Rock Island F 18-35
The Rock Island F 18-35 is a tractor produced by Rock Island. It is equipped with a 382 ci 6.3 L engine. The rated power output is 36.50 hp 27.2 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
36.50 hp
27.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Kerosene
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Rock Island F 18-35 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1927 - 1937
Standard-tread tractor |
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1927 - 1937 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Rock Island |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Rock Island F 18-35 Engine | |
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Buda 6.3L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Engine details ... |
Rock Island F 18-35 Transmission | |
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2-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Rock Island F 18-35 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 30.42 hp
22.7 kW |
Belt (tested) | 36.50 hp
27.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
Links | |
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Rock Island F: information at the RIPC site |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 18 inches
45 cm |
Width | 7.5 inches
19 cm |
RPM | 660 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 382 ci / 6.3 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Buda |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled L-head |
Displacement | 382 ci
6.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.00 inches
114 x 152 mm |
Rated RPM | 1100 |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Rock Island F 18-35 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 144 | |
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Kerosene 2-speed 2WD
October 12 - 19, 1927
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 144 file | |
Belt power (max) | 36.50 hp
27.2 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 4.7 gal/hour
17.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 30.42 hp
22.7 kW |
Max pull | 3,190 lbs
1446 kg |
Related models
Rock Island G2 15-25
- Power:
- 27.8
- Production years:
- 1929 - 1932
Rock Island G 15-25
- Power:
- 27.8
- Production years:
- 1927 - 1928

