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Gibson H

Gibson H — Row-Crop tractor · 23 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Gibson H is a compact tractor, rated at 23 hp, making it a suitable option for smaller-scale operations. Manufactured between 1948 and 1952, it features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine and a 2-wheel drive system with a 4-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the Gibson H ranges from 3650 to 4079 pounds, with a capacity for tasks covering approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
23 hp
Max power
17.0 kW
Weight
3650 to 4079 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
60 rows
Recorded power
23 hp
Transmissions
4-speed gear
Production years
1948-1952
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerGibsonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Longmont, Colorado, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesbull gearReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

Htricycle frontReference
HFAadjustable wide frontReference
HFSstandard frontReference

Engine

Hercules 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank64.3 LReference
Plows2Reference
Drawbar (tested)17.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)18.3 kWReference
Hercules IXB3Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke83 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.24:1Reference
Rated RPM1800Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity13.2 LReference
Belt power (max)18.3 kWReference
Max power17.0 kWReference

Transmission

4-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch254mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase218 cmReference
Weight3650 to 4079 poundsReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire10-38Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear10-38Reference
Ag rear11-38Reference
Ag rear12-38Reference
Length323 cmReference
Height170 cmReference
Ground clearance63 cmReference
Rear tread119 to 215 cmReference
Shipping1655 kgReference
Operating1850 kgReference
Ballasted2638 kgReference

Capacities

Diameter23 cmReference
Width19 cmReference
RPM1487Reference
Speed1078.69 meters/minReference

Test results

Gasoline 4-speed 2WDMay 2 - 7, 1949Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 407 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)9.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1588 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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