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Square Turn 18-35

Production years: 1917–1921

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Engine horsepower
38 HP
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Displacement
8.4 L
4-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
Unknown
Friction disc
Operating weight
3,538 kg
7,800 lbs

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Compact / Sub-Compact Yard
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Specific Output
4.5 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
93.1 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Climax K
Fuel type
Gasoline
Rated horsepower
38 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Square Turn specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
18 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
4
Displacement
8.4 L (510.5 ci)
Bore / stroke
5.00x6.50 inches 127 x 165 mm
Rated RPM
850 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Friction disc
Gears (forward / reverse)
N/A
Drive system
Unknown
Wheelbase
N/A
Front tire
61x12
Rear tire
N/A
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
Factory Drive Type is Unknown (Not Specified)

Ballast distribution and traction efficiency depend directly on chassis drive type. Please select your tractor's configuration:

Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
483 kg (1,064 lbs)1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-4,000 lbs (-1,814 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
2.5 gal/h
9.5 L/hr (est. $9/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 1814 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
$1,719
Basis: 38 HP • 109 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,410 – $1,581
Dealer Retail Asking
$1,805 – $2,028
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$1,633
Year 2028
$1,551
Year 2029
$1,474

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Square Turn

USA • 1 Models

Square Turn was a pioneering tractor manufacturer based in Nebraska, USA, that operated from 1917 to 1921. The company was founded by A.J. Colwell and Albert Kenney, who designed a unique front-wheel drive tractor that set it apart from competitors of the era. The tractor's innovative design featured a front-wheel drive system, which was a significant engineering breakthrough at the time, providing superior traction and maneuverability for agricultural work. The rights to the tractor were sold to the Albough-Dover company in 1916, which then began production. The Square Turn tractor quickly gained a reputation for its distinctive design and operational efficiency, making it a notable player in the early tractor market. However, the company faced challenges in scaling production and competing with larger manufacturers, leading to its eventual closure in 1921. Despite its short lifespan, the Square Turn tractor left a lasting impact on the industry with its innovative engineering and design philosophy.

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