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. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse.

Overview

	1927 - 1937 Standard-tread tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Rock Island
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Rock Island F 18-35 Engine
Buda 6.3L 4-cyl kerosene
Engine details ...

Rock Island F 18-35 Transmission
2-speed unsynchronized gear
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Rock Island F 18-35 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Full dimensions and tires ...

Links
Rock Island F: information at the RIPC site

Belt Pulley
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

Dimensions

Rock Island F 18-35 Tires

Dimensions

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 144
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