Cletrac General GG

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Cletrac General GG is a row-crop tractor built for efficiency and durability. With its 4x2 2WD chassis and manually controlled steering, the General GG is straightforward to operate. The tractor features a 3-speed gear transmission with forward speeds of 2.25, 3.50, and 6.00 mph, and a reverse speed of 2.50 mph. The Hercules IXA3 gasoline engine, with a 71 octane rating, is a four-cylinder, liquid-cooled unit displacing 113.12 cubic inches. It has a bore of 3 inches and a stroke of 4 inches, with a rated drawbar RPM of 1400. The engine produces a maximum drawbar horsepower of 13.29 and a maximum belt horsepower of 19.29. Additional features include a 9 1/2" diameter belt pulley, a single-plate clutch operated by a foot pedal, and a pressed steel seat with a sponge rubber pad. The tractor has a length of 118 inches and a height of 55 inches. The operating weight is listed as 2105 lb, while the weight as tested with an operator is 3115 lb. The front tires are 5.50x16 with 28 psi air pressure, and the rear tires are 9x24 with 12 psi air pressure, with additional weight of 435 lb (300 lb cast iron and 135 lb calcium chloride solution).
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)

Operating Weight: 2105

Fuel Type: Gasoline

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Cletrac General GG vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight
Below Average
Greater than 15% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Hercules
Model
IXA3
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
113.12
Bore (in)
3
Stroke (in)
4
Rated RPM
1400 (drawbar)
Power Output (hp)
-

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
3
Reverse Gears
1
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
118
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
55
Operating Weight (lb)
2105

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)
Steering Type
Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts)
12
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
5.5
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
-
Starter Type
Manual Start
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: August 10 to 30, 1939

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Belt Horsepower: 19.29 HP
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 2.194 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 0.695 lb/HPh

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Drawbar Horsepower: 13.29 HP
  • Drawbar Pull: 1400 lbs at a speed of 3.00 mph
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Load: 1.86 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 5.91 lb/HP.hr

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Engine Speed: 1700 RPM
  • Crankshaft Speed Variance (under varying loads): 2.124 to 2.106 RPM

Hydraulic Performance

  • Not applicable: Specific hydraulic data not provided in this test

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 1.659 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 0.848 lb/HP.hr



NTTL. (1939). Test 323: Cletrac General Model GG. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/920

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