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Advance-Rumely OilPull M 20/35

Production years: 1924–1927

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Engine horsepower
38 HP
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Displacement
9.9 L
2-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
2WD
Gear (3F/1R)
Operating weight
3,900 kg
8,600 lbs

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Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Compact / Sub-Compact Yard
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 85% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
3.8 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
102.6 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Rumley
Fuel type
Kerosene
Rated horsepower
38 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Advance-Rumely specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
20 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
2
Displacement
9.9 L (601.4 ci)
Bore / stroke
6.8125x8.25 inches 173 x 210 mm
Rated RPM
640 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
52 qts (~49.2 L)

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Gear (3F/1R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
3 forward / 1 reverse
Drive system
2WD
Wheelbase
N/A
Front tire
34x7
Rear tire
52x16
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(219%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH219% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")38 HP◄ 3,129 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 58.4 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 18 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)18 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output83.4 HP / 38 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
3,129 lbs
Drawbar Power
58.4 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 3,800 lbs
Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
483 kg (1,064 lbs)1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-4,800 lbs (-2,177 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
1.8 gal/h
6.8 L/hr (est. $7/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (38 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Tractor exceeds target ballast by 2177 kg. Consider removing wheel weights to reduce soil compaction.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

4 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1924#1#1Factory not specified
1925#2#1,013Factory not specified
1926#1,014#3,084Factory not specified
1927#3,085End of runFactory not specified

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Algorithmic resale estimate for Advance-Rumely OilPull M 20/35 (1924)

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$1,718
Basis: 38 HP • 102 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,409 – $1,581
Dealer Retail Asking
$1,804 – $2,027
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$1,632
Year 2028
$1,550
Year 2029
$1,473

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Advance-Rumely

USA • 16 Models

Advance-Rumely was a pioneering American agricultural machinery manufacturer that played a significant role in the development of mechanized farming in the early 20th century. The company was formed in 1911 through the merger of two established firms: the Advance Thresher Company and the Rumely Company. The Rumely Company, founded in 1853 in La Porte, Indiana, initially gained prominence for its threshing machines and later expanded into steam engines. The merger brought together the expertise of both companies, leading to the development of the iconic OilPull tractor in 1910. This innovative machine featured an oil-cooled engine, which was a significant technological advancement at the time, providing improved cooling efficiency and reliability for farmers. Advance-Rumely's tractors were known for their durability and performance, making them popular among American farmers during the early 20th century. However, the company faced challenges in the late 1920s as it attempted to enter the market for smaller tractors with models like the DoAll and the 6A, which struggled to gain traction. In 1931, Advance-Rumely was acquired by Allis-Chalmers, a major player in the agricultural machinery industry. This acquisition marked the end of Advance-Rumely as an independent brand, as Allis-Chalmers discontinued production of Advance-Rumely models and integrated the company's technology and expertise into its own product lines.

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