Advance-Rumely OilPull K 12/20
The Advance-Rumely OilPull K 12/20 is a tractor produced by Rumely. It is equipped with a 452.4 ci 7.4 L engine. The rated power output is 40 hp 29.8 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6,430 lbs 2916 kg.
Engine Power
40 hp
29.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
23 gal
87.1 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6,430 lbs
2916 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1918 - 1924
Standard-tread tractor |
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1918 - 1924 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Advance-Rumely |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in La Porte, Indiana, USA | |
Total built | 7,284 |
Advance-Rumely OilPull K 12/20 Engine | |
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Rumley 7.4L 2-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 23 gal
87.1 L |
Aux. fuel | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Advance-Rumely OilPull K 12/20 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Advance-Rumely OilPull K 12/20 Power | |
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Engine | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 15.02 hp
11.2 kW |
Belt (tested) | 25.87 hp
19.3 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 6,430 lbs
2916 kg |
Front tire | 44x8 |
Rear tire | 64x20 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 452.4 ci / 7.4 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Rumley |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal opposed |
Displacement | 452.4 ci
7.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.00x8.00 inches
152 x 203 mm |
Power | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 560 |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Advance-Rumely OilPull K 12/20 Tires | |
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Ag front | 44x8 steel |
Ag rear | 64x20 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 132 inches
335 cm |
Width | 64 inches
162 cm |
Height | 75 inches
190 cm |
Weight | 6,430 lbs
2916 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 10 | |
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Kerosene 2-speed 2WD
May 1 - 21, 1920
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 10 file | |
Belt power (max) | 25.87 hp
19.3 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 15.02 hp
11.2 kW |
Max pull | 2780 lbs
1261 kg |
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