Wetmore 12-25
The Wetmore 12-25 is a tractor produced by Wetmore. It is equipped with a 289.02 ci 4.7 L engine. The rated power output is 27.94 hp 20.8 kW. Transmission: Fuller. Operating weight: 2900 lbs 1315 kg.
Engine Power
27.94 hp
20.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Kerosene
Transmission
Fuller
Operating Weight
2900 lbs
1315 kg
Wetmore 12-25 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1919 - 1938
Standard-tread tractor |
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1919 - 1938 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Wetmore |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Souix City, Iowa, USA | |
Original price | $2,485 (1920 ) |
$1,585 (1921 ) | |
$1,185 (1922 ) | |
Wetmore 12-25 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Wetmore 12-25 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Plows | 2 *14-inch |
Drawbar (tested) | 16.10 hp
12.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 27.94 hp
20.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | internal spur gear |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 74 inches
187 cm |
Weight | 2900 lbs
1315 kg |
Front tire | 28x5 |
Rear tire | 46x10 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 12 inches
30 cm |
Width | 7 inches
17 cm |
RPM | 800 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Rutenber 4.8L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Weidely 4.5L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Waukesha 4.7L 4-cyl kerosene |
Engine Detail — 294 ci / 4.8 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Rutenber |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 294 ci
4.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.50 inches
105 x 140 mm |
Fuel system | Kingston carburetor |
Starter type | hand crank |
Engine Detail — 276.5 ci / 4.5 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Weidely |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276.5 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.50 inches
102 x 140 mm |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Rated RPM | 1265 |
Starter type | hand crank |
Engine Detail — 289.02 ci / 4.7 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Waukesha |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 289.02 ci
4.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.75 inches
102 x 146 mm |
Fuel system | Kingston carburetor |
Rated RPM | 950 |
Starter type | hand crank |
Transmission
Transmission — Fuller
Transmission | Fuller |
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Wetmore 12-25 Tires | |
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Ag front | 28x5 (steel) |
Ag rear | 46x10 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 74 inches
187 cm |
Weight | 2900 lbs
1315 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 12.5 inches
31 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 17 inches
43 cm |
Rear tread | 53 inches
134 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 73 | |
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Kerosene 3-speed 2WD
April 6 - 12, 1921
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 73 file | |
Belt power (max) | 27.94 hp
20.8 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 16.10 hp
12.0 kW |
Max pull | 2525 lbs
1145 kg |
Photos
Wetmore 12-25 tractor photo