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Hart-Parr Steel King

Production years: 1916

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Engine horsepower
44 HP
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Displacement
19.8 L
2-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
2WD
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Operating weight
7,198 kg
15,870 lbs

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Compact / Sub-Compact Yard
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 82% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
2.2 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
163.6 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
Kerosene
Rated horsepower
44 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Hart-Parr specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
27 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
2
Displacement
19.8 L (1206.4 ci)
Bore / stroke
8.00x12.00 inches 203 x 305 mm
Rated RPM
400 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
200 qts (~189.2 L)

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
N/A
Gears (forward / reverse)
2 forward / 1 reverse
Drive system
2WD
Wheelbase
N/A
Front tire
N/A
Rear tire
N/A
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 Steel King.

Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(190%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH190% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")44 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 / 44 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: 4,400 lbs
Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
559 kg (1,232 lbs)1,437 kg (3,168 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-11,470 lbs (-5,203 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
2 gal/h
7.6 L/hr (est. $8/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (44 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Tractor exceeds target ballast by 5203 kg. Consider removing wheel weights to reduce soil compaction.

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$1,991
Basis: 44 HP • 110 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,633 – $1,832
Dealer Retail Asking
$2,091 – $2,349
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$1,891
Year 2028
$1,797
Year 2029
$1,707

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Hart-Parr

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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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