Advance-Rumely 6A
The Advance-Rumely 6A is a tractor produced by Rumely. It is equipped with a 404.3 ci 6.6 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 6370 lbs 2889 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
25 gal
94.6 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
6370 lbs
2889 kg
Overview
![]() | 1930 - 1931
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Advance-Rumely |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in La Porte, Indiana, USA | |
Total built | 801 |
Advance-Rumely 6A Engine | |
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Waukesha 6.6L 6-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 25 gal
94.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Advance-Rumely 6A Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Advance-Rumely 6A Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 28 hp
20.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 43 hp
32.1 kW |
Plows | 4 |
Drawbar (tested) | 33.57 hp
25.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 48.37 hp
36.1 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 6370 lbs
2889 kg |
Front tire | 30x6 |
Rear tire | 48x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 404.3 ci / 6.6 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Waukesha |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head |
Displacement | 404.3 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches
108 x 121 mm |
Rated RPM | 1365 |
Coolant capacity | 38 qts
36.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Advance-Rumely 6A Tires | |
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Ag front | 30x6 (steel) |
Ag rear | 48x12 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 163 inches
414 cm |
Width | 70 inches
177 cm |
Height | 74 inches
187 cm |
Weight | 6370 lbs
2889 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 185 | |
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Gasoline 3-speed 2WD
October 28, 1930 - April 14, 1931
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 185 file | |
Belt power (max) | 48.37 hp
36.1 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 33.57 hp
25.0 kW |
Max pull | 4273 lbs
1938 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Rumely Advance-Rumely 6A.
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
Rumely Advance-Rumely 6A Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Rumely Advance-Rumely 6A.
Converted Equivalents:
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