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Huber 20-36 Light Four

Production years: 1928–1935

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Engine horsepower
40 HP
—
Displacement
7.3 L
4-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
2WD
Gear (2F/1R)
Operating weight
2,982 kg
6,575 lbs

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

ARCHIVE SPEC2WD
40HP
H
20-36 Light Four
Archived Specification Record

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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
5.5 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
74.5 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Waukesha
Fuel type
Gasoline
Rated horsepower
40 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Huber specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
29.18 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
4
Displacement
7.3 L (443 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.75x6.25 inches 121 x 159 mm
Rated RPM
N/A
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Gear (2F/1R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
2 forward / 1 reverse
Drive system
2WD
Wheelbase
81.5 in
Front tire
34x6
Rear tire
50x12
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
ASABE EP496 Engineering Matcher

Implement Draft & Ballast Matcher

Simulate draft resistance, drawbar power transfer, and optimal axle weight distribution for Huber 20-36 Light Four.

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:-2,575 lbs (-1,168 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.

Tractor exceeds target ballast by 1168 kg. Consider removing wheel weights to reduce soil compaction.

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Algorithmic resale estimate for Huber 20-36 Light Four (1928)

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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 • 98 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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Huber

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Huber is a historic American agricultural machinery manufacturer with roots tracing back to 1865 when it was founded in Marion, Ohio. Initially focused on steam engines and farm implements, Huber made a pivotal shift in 1898 by adapting a gasoline engine to a steam tractor chassis, marking an early foray into internal combustion technology. By 1911, the company had fully transitioned to manufacturing a complete line of gas-powered tractors, establishing itself as an innovative force in the early 20th-century agricultural equipment market. Huber's tractors were known for their reliability and advanced engineering for the time. However, the company's trajectory changed dramatically during World War II when it was directed to cease tractor production and shift its focus to construction equipment to support the war effort. This strategic pivot marked the beginning of the end for Huber's tractor manufacturing legacy. In the 1960s, the company was sold, and the iconic Marion factory, which had been the heart of its operations for decades, was closed in 1977, signaling the definitive conclusion of Huber's chapter in the agricultural machinery industry.

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