Compare/Hart-Parr 16-30 vs Hart-Parr 18-36

Hart-Parr 16-30 vs Hart-Parr 18-36

Verdict: Hart-Parr 16-30 vs Hart-Parr 18-36

The Hart-Parr 16-30 and the Hart-Parr 18-36 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hart-Parr 18-36 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Hart-Parr 16-30 is the lighter machine (2,472 kg vs 2,766 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hart-Parr 18-36 is the newer design (1926 vs 1924). In short: choose the Hart-Parr 18-36 for outright pulling power, or the Hart-Parr 16-30 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

Hart-Parr

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hart-Parr

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Hart-ParrReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Original price

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$1350 (1930)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

26.8 kWReference

Plows

3Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

18.5 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

27.6 kWReference

32.0 kWReference

Displacement

7.6 LReference

8.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

165 x 178 mmReference

171 x 178 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dry centrifugalReference

Rated RPM

750Reference

800Reference

Belt power (max)

27.6 kWReference

32.0 kWReference

Max power

18.5 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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Stromberg MB3 carburetorReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

2472 kgReference

2766 kgReference

Front tire

28x5Reference

Rear tire

52x10Reference

51x12Reference

Ag front

28x5 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

52x10 (steel)Reference

51x12 (steel)Reference

Length

335 cmReference

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Width

187 cmReference

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Height

170 cmReference

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16-30 Serial Numbers

1924

22501Reference

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1925

22601Reference

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1926

24001 (16-30 F)Reference

26001 (18-36 G)Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

24.2 l/hourReference

18.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

2228 kgReference

1848 kgReference

18-36 Serial Numbers

1927

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28851 (18-36 H)Reference

1928

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33753 (18-36 I)Reference

1929

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34567 (18-36 I)Reference

1930

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89160 (18-36 I)Reference

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.