Interstate Tractor Plow Man 13-30

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Interstate Tractor Plow Man 13-30 is a standard-tread tractor designed with a 4x2 2WD chassis, manual steering, and a simple 2-speed gear transmission. The engine, produced by Buda, is a 4-cylinder all robust machine suited for running on kerosene with a displacement of 350 cubic inches. The large bore and stroke dimensions of 4.50 inches and 5.50 inches respectively, deliver the low-end power needed for tough agricultural jobs, operating at a peak rated RPM of 900. Equipped with a Kingston carburetor and a liquid-cooling system, it ensures consistent performance throughout its operations. Its steel rear tires, measuring 60 inches in diameter and 10 inches in width, are indicative of its era, offering durability and significant traction for plowing applications. The tractor has hand-crank starting and minimal electronics, emphasizing functionality and mechanical simplicity. At a weight of 3800 pounds and dimensions of 156 inches in length and 70 inches in both width and height, it presents a formidable presence in the field.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Standard Tread

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3800

Fuel Type: Kerosene

Interstate Tractor Plow Man 13-30 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 34% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Buda
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Induction Type
Natural (assumed from the absence of mention of a turbocharger or supercharger)
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
350
Bore (in)
4.5
Stroke (in)
5.5
Rated RPM
900
Power Output (hp)
-

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
2
Reverse Gears
-
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
156
Width (in)
70
Height (in)
70
Operating Weight (lb)
3800

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
60
Rear Tire Width (in)
10
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
Unknown (However, the necessity of the "steel" descriptor suggests that a common measurement, perhaps indicating size, was omitted; therefore, Rear Rim Diameter is assumed to be 60)
Tire Type
Steel (likely referring to the nature of the construction rather than a tire type, common in agricultural machinery of certain eras)
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
-
Starter Type
Hand-crank
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-