Turner-Simplicity 12-20
The Turner-Simplicity 12-20 is a tractor produced by Turner Simplicity. It is equipped with a 232 ci 3.8 L engine. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4000 lbs 1814 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
15 gal
56.8 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4000 lbs
1814 kg
Overview
 | 1915 - 1919
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Turner-Simplicity |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $1620 in 1918 | |
Turner-Simplicity 12-20 Engine | |
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Waukesha 3.8L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Aux. fuel | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Turner-Simplicity 12-20 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Turner-Simplicity 12-20 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Plows | 2-3 (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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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 4000 lbs
1814 kg |
Front tire | 6x30 |
Rear tire | 54x10 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 14 inches
35 cm |
Width | 7 inches
17 cm |
RPM | 600 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 232 ci / 3.8 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Waukesha |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 232 ci
3.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.75x5.25 inches
95 x 133 mm |
Rated RPM | 1000 |
Starter type | manual |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Turner-Simplicity 12-20 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6x30 (steel) |
Ag rear | 54x10 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Length | 128 inches
325 cm |
Width | 68 inches
172 cm |
Height | 60 inches
152 cm |
Shipping weight | 4000 lbs
1814 kg |
Front tread | 48 inches
121 cm |
Rear tread | 48 inches
121 cm |
Photos
Turner-Simplicity 12-20 tractor photo
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Turner Simplicity Turner-Simplicity 12-20.
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
Turner Simplicity Turner-Simplicity 12-20 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Turner Simplicity Turner-Simplicity 12-20.
Converted Equivalents:
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- Production years:
- 1918 - 1920