Hart-Parr 17-30

The Hart-Parr 17-30 is a standard-tread tractor that offers simplicity and durability, reflective of early 20th-century tractor design. It features a 4x2 2WD chassis and is powered by a large displacement 1654 cubic inch, two-cylinder engine, which is quite sizable in volume, indicating that this engine was built for heavy work and could likely produce a significant amount of torque. The engine's bore and stroke measurements are 9.00 inches by 13.00 inches respectively, which is notable for the era's technology. Due to the size of the engine and its capacity, this tractor would have been suited for heavy field work and a variety of farming applications of that time. It operated on a gear-driven transmission, although the number of gears is not specified. Specifics about this tractor's cooling system, cylinder orientation, valve configuration, and fuel type are not provided, but given the period, it is likely that it would be a manual start, liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed engine running on gasoline or kerosene. The lack of detailed historical records can hinder precise restoration and preservation efforts for collectors or for agricultural history enthusiasts.