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Pioneer Tractor 30

Production years: 1910–1927

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Engine horsepower
66 HP
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Displacement
20.2 L
4-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
2WD
Gear (3F/1R)
Operating weight
10,704 kg
23,600 lbs

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

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Pioneer Tractor
Fuel type
Gasoline
Rated horsepower
66 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Pioneer Tractor specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
30 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
4
Displacement
20.2 L (1232 ci)
Bore / stroke
7.00x8.00 inches 178 x 203 mm
Rated RPM
625 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
156 in
Front tire
N/A
Rear tire
96x24
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(126%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH126% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")66 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 / 66 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: 6,600 lbs
Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
838 kg (1,848 lbs)2,155 kg (4,752 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-17,000 lbs (-7,711 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
4.4 gal/h
16.7 L/hr (est. $15/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (66 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Tractor exceeds target ballast by 7711 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
$2,987
Basis: 66 HP • 116 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$2,449 – $2,748
Dealer Retail Asking
$3,136 – $3,525
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$2,838
Year 2028
$2,696
Year 2029
$2,561

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Pioneer Tractor

USA • 4 Models

Pioneer Tractor Company was a pioneering force in the agricultural machinery industry during the early 20th century, particularly noted for its innovative approach to tractor design. Founded in the early 1920s in Winona, Minnesota, the company quickly gained recognition for its large gas tractors, which were specifically engineered for demanding tasks such as breaking prairie land and road construction. A key differentiator for Pioneer was its early adoption of tractor cabs and the enclosure of the engine and transmission, features that set new standards for operator comfort and machinery durability in an era when such advancements were uncommon. Despite its initial success and innovative spirit, Pioneer Tractor faced significant challenges with the onset of the Great Depression, which severely impacted the agricultural machinery market. Additionally, the industry-wide shift towards smaller, more versatile tractors further eroded Pioneer's market position. The company underwent reorganization in an attempt to adapt to these changing dynamics but ultimately could not recover from the economic and technological headwinds. By 1927, Pioneer Tractor had ceased operations, marking the end of its brief but impactful presence in the agricultural machinery sector.

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