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Hart-Parr 18-36

Production years: 1926–1930

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Engine horsepower
40 HP
—
Displacement
8.2 L
2-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
2WD
Gear (3F/1R)
Operating weight
2,766 kg
6,100 lbs

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Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.

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Engineering & Capability Benchmark

Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Compact / Sub-Compact Yard
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 84% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
4.9 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
69.2 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Hart-Parr
Fuel type
Gasoline
Rated horsepower
40 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Hart-Parr specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
32.2 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
2
Displacement
8.2 L (501 ci)
Bore / stroke
6.75x7.00 inches 171 x 178 mm
Rated RPM
800 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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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
28x5
Rear tire
51x12
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
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Implement Draft & Ballast Matcher

Simulate draft resistance, drawbar power transfer, and optimal axle weight distribution for Hart-Parr 18-36.

Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(209%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH209% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")40 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 / 40 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: 4,000 lbs
Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
508 kg (1,120 lbs)1,306 kg (2,880 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-2,100 lbs (-953 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
2.7 gal/h
10.2 L/hr (est. $9/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (40 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

5 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1926#260,011,836End of runFactory not specified
1927#288,511,836End of runFactory not specified
1928#337,531,836End of runFactory not specified
1929#345,671,836End of runFactory not specified
1930#891,601,836End of runFactory not specified

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Algorithmic resale estimate for Hart-Parr 18-36 (1926)

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
Empirical model calibrated against dealer & auction lots
Estimated Fair Market Value
$1,808
Basis: 40 HP • 100 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,483 – $1,663
Dealer Retail Asking
$1,898 – $2,133
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$1,718
Year 2028
$1,632
Year 2029
$1,550

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Hart-Parr

USA • 21 Models

Hart-Parr is a historical brand in the agricultural machinery and lawn equipment sector, renowned for its pioneering contributions to the development of tractors. Founded in the United States in 1901, Hart-Parr is recognized as one of the earliest manufacturers of gasoline-powered tractors, playing a crucial role in the mechanization of agriculture. The brand is celebrated for its innovation in tractor design and engineering, which significantly advanced farming efficiency and productivity during the early 20th century. Hart-Parr tractors were known for their reliability and durability, making them a popular choice among farmers. Over time, the company underwent various changes, including mergers and acquisitions, which eventually led to its integration into larger entities. Despite these transformations, Hart-Parr's legacy endures in the agricultural machinery industry, symbolizing the early advancements in tractor technology that paved the way for modern farming equipment.

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