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Leader C 18-36 vs Leader D
Verdict: Leader C 18-36 vs Leader D
The Leader C 18-36 and the Leader D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leader D leads on rated power with 31 hp against 18 hp. Leader D is the lighter machine (1,134 kg vs 2,948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Leader D is the newer design (1947 vs 1920). In short: choose the Leader D for outright pulling power, or the Leader C 18-36 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
Leader
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Leader
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
31 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick)Reference
Leader (a part of Leader Tractor Company)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
half-trackReference
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Final drives
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chainReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
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Belt (claimed)
26.8 kWReference
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Plows
4-6 (14-inch)Reference
2Reference
Displacement
9.7 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
127 x 190 mmReference
83 x 102 mmReference
Fuel system
Holley carburetorReference
Zenith carburetorReference
Rated RPM
750Reference
1800Reference
Starter type
hand crankReference
electricReference
Engine
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23.1 kWReference
Power
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23.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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mechanical dry discReference
Dimensions
Weight
2948 kgReference
1134 kgReference
Length
388 cmReference
281 cmReference
Height
243 cmReference
154 cmReference
Wheelbase
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177 cmReference
Front tire
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5x15Reference
Rear tire
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9x24Reference
Ag front
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5x15Reference
Ag rear
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9x24Reference
Ground clearance
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48 cmReference
Front tread
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121 to 172 cmReference
Rear tread
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121 to 163 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
35 cmReference
17 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
16 cmReference
RPM
750Reference
1510Reference
Speed
838.20 meters/minReference
844.30 meters/minReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
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.