Is it a 10-20 or a 15-30

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Tom in Iowa City

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• Jul 20, 2009

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Can anyone tell me: Is this a 10-20, or is it a 15-30? It has a "date plate" of 3-22-30.

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GeneMO

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• Jul 20, 2009

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Are those bullet holes in the right side of the gas tank?

gene

 

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Jeff Z.

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• Jul 20, 2009

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With That year it should be a 10-20. Last 15-30'2 were in '29.
There wasn't much differance between them except horsepower.
The engine tin could help me but I see it is not there.

 

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Wardner

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• Jul 20, 2009

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From what I am told, the small casting (escutchion ?) where the crank is inserted is fastened with two bolts on a 10-20. Three on a 15-30.

 

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Jeff Z.

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• Jul 20, 2009

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Let us know how many bolts.

 

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Tom in Iowa City

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• Jul 20, 2009

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Gene, I believe they are bullet holes, yes. I plead ignorance and innocence, however. Tom

 

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Tom in Iowa City

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• Jul 20, 2009

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Looks like two bolts? Yes?

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55 50 Ron

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• Jul 20, 2009

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What is the location of the "date plate" you refer to? Assuming it"s the S/N plate, it should also have the model number listed. I respectfully disagree with Jeff Z that there isn"t much difference between a 10-20 and a 15-30. The 15-30 is considerably bigger and based on these photos, it has to be a 15-30 or 22-36. The 15-30 and 22-36 were the same physical size except the engine was more HP from, I think, a larger bore.

 

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Tom in Iowa City

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• Jul 20, 2009

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Ron, Here are two images of the "date plate." I am assuming that it represents a build date of March 22, 1930, but I don't know for sure. Tom

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El Toro

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• Jul 20, 2009

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I think the 15-30 had TG in front of the serial number. Hal
PS: The SN's on the 15-30's were TG-112 to TG-99925

 

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IH fan

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• Jul 20, 2009

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(quoted from post at 13:21:47 07/20/09) Ron, Here are two images of the "date plate." I am assuming that it represents a build date of March 22, 1930, but I don't know for sure. Tom

I'm guessing that is only the date the casting was poured, which would of course mean the date of the tractor would be some time after that and nothing more. That would eliminate the 15-30 if production was ended in'29, but would not nail down which model it is.

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Old-F20

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• Jul 20, 2009

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That tractor is a 22-36.

the 'date plate' on the tranny top cover doesnt mean jack except that was when that particular part was cast. doesnt even mean its the same year as the tractor was built. Look on the mag side of the engine up front above the gov. there is a small raised up pad where the engine serial will be stamped.

15-30's were from 112 to 99925
22-36's were from 99926 and up


under the tractor to the rear of the front wishbone mount will be another date casting as well.

 

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Old-F20

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• Jul 20, 2009

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(quoted from post at 09:42:11 07/20/09) With That year it should be a 10-20. Last 15-30'2 were in '29.
There wasn't much differance between them except horsepower.
The engine tin could help me but I see it is not there.

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10-20's started production in 1923 and went til 1939. ran right alongside the 15-30 and 22-36 production. there is no way in he** you could ever think a 10-20 and 15-30 are the same. a 15-30 is HUGE compared to a 10-20. better read up some 8)

 

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jbp

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• Jul 20, 2009

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Definately not a 10-20 just by looking at the shape of the fuel tank. Also it has a water tank for a water injection.
If it has a flat fan belt it is a 15-30. If it has a V fan belt with a water pump it is a 22-36.

 

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Athol Carr

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• Jul 20, 2009

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looks like a 15-30 (22-36) with the water tank in front of the fuel tank. Further the 15-30 (or later as redefined as 22-36) the seat and steering wheel are well offset to right side of platform whereas in 10-20 only slightly offset. The 10-20 had 42" diameter back wheels and the 15-30 had 48" or 50" diameter wheels. The serial number for the 10-20s had the prefix KC.

 

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El Toro

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• Jul 20, 2009

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Look for the serial number if the SN starts with KC its a 10-20 and if it starts with TG its a 15-30. Hal

 

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Old-F20

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• Jul 20, 2009

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(quoted from post at 16:30:22 07/20/09) Look for the serial number if the SN starts with KC its a 10-20 and if it starts with TG its a 15-30. Hal

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pretty sure he doesnt have a SN tag as to why he's askin what it is. Only place on those tractors that would have the prefix IS the serial tag.



both 15-30's and 22-36's had water injection, hence the two tanks!




ONE OTHER ITEM OF INTEREST!!

its got a water pump. ONLY 22-36's had them, 10-20's and 15-30's didn't.


hmmmmm mystery solved :roll:

 

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charles todd

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• Jul 20, 2009

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Good thinking by parking it on blocks. Down in the deep south we have imported fire ants (red) and their acids will eat through metal like thermite. And if its on the ground, they will build a nest around it. Nice tractor, seems to be solid and mostly complete. I agree on the 15-30 or 22-36. Old F-20 seems to have narrowed it down.

One day I'd like to find a 22-36. Its a beast!

CT

 

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greyfoxxca

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• Jul 24, 2009

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f 20 has it right.
It has a water pump and an oil filter it is a 22 36

Both my 15 30"s has only two bolts on the crank support. That means nothing.

you have a 22 36

measure your tires If you still have questions.
George