The Rumely Oil Pull was a line of
farm tractors developed by
Advance-Rumely Company[1] from 1909 and sold 1910 to 1930. Most were heavy tractors powered by an internal combustion,
magneto-fired engine designed to burn all
kerosene grades at any load, called the Oil Turn.[2]
A popular model, the Type F, had a single cylinder of 10" bore and a 12" stroke. It was started by the operator stepping out of the cab via the large iron rear wheel, climbing onto the
flywheel and using his bodyweight to get it turning, then quickly rushing back into the cab to adjust the
choke and try to keep the engine running.
Models
Heavy Weights
Kerosene Annie
Rumely Model "B" Prototype. Only one remains. It is currently on display in Boise, Idaho.