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Cletrac HG vs Cletrac W 12-20

Verdict: Cletrac HG vs Cletrac W 12-20

The Cletrac HG and the Cletrac W 12-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cletrac HG leads on rated power with 22 hp against 12 hp. Cletrac W 12-20 is the lighter machine (1,567 kg vs 3,125 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cletrac HG is the newer design (1939 vs 1919). In short: choose the Cletrac HG for outright pulling power, or the Cletrac W 12-20 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Cletrac

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cletrac

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cletrac (a part of Oliver)Reference

CletracReference

133 gasoline 3-speed crawlerNovember 11 - 21, 1949Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 434 fileReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

29,930Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

45.4 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

8.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

15.9 kWReference

11.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

18.9 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.0 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 102 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Air cleaner

VortoxReference

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Compression

6.67:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1400Reference

1265Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Belt power (max)

18.9 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Max power

15.9 kWReference

11.6 kWReference

Plows

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3 (12-inch)Reference

Fuel system

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Kingston carburetorReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

1 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

3125 to 3496 poundsReference

1567 kgReference

Length

254 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (hood)

127 cmReference

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Gauge

172 cmReference

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Shipping

1463 kgReference

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Operating

1585 kgReference

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Height

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132 cmReference

HG Serial Numbers

1939

1GA000Reference

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1940

2GA884Reference

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1941

5GA024Reference

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1942

7GA484Reference

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1943

8GA702Reference

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1944

9GA630Reference

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1945

13GA490Reference

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1946

19GA994Reference

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1947

25GA240Reference

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1948

33GA146Reference

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1949

41GA896Reference

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1950

48GA428Reference

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1951

55GA430Reference

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Cletrac HG Tracks

Width

198 cmReference

127 cmReference

Length on ground

127 cmReference

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Area on ground

0.4 m²Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

8.7 l/hourReference

11.0 l/hourReference

Fuel use

26.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1787 kgReference

786 kgReference

Capacities

Diameter

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20 cmReference

RPM

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1265Reference

Speed

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762.00 meters/minReference

Cletrac W 12-20 Tracks

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.