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Leader 15-25 vs Rock Island G2 15-25
Verdict: Leader 15-25 vs Rock Island G2 15-25
The Leader 15-25 and the Rock Island G2 15-25 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Rock Island G2 15-25 is the lighter machine (1,905 kg vs 2,268 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Rock Island G2 15-25 is the newer design (1929 vs 1917). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Leader
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rock Island
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick)Reference
Rock IslandReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gasoline 2-speed 2WDMay 4 - 8, 1929Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 158 fileReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Plows
3-4 (14-inch)Reference
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Displacement
4.9 LReference
5.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 152 mmReference
108 x 146 mmReference
Fuel system
Kingston carburetorReference
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Rated RPM
750Reference
1100Reference
Starter type
hand crankReference
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Fuel tank
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79.5 LReference
Aux. fuel
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13.2 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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19.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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26.6 kWReference
Belt power (max)
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26.6 kWReference
Max power
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19.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
2 forward and reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
2268 kgReference
1905 kgReference
Rear tire
48x12Reference
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Ag rear
48x12 (steel)Reference
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Length
340 cmReference
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Width
152 cmReference
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Height
152 cmReference
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Links
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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14.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1609 kgReference
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.