Galloway Farmobile vs Nichols-Shepard 20-42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Galloway Farmobile and the Nichols-Shepard 20-42 deliver the same power: 22 HP.
- The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is the more recent model: production started in 1918, versus 1916 for the Galloway Farmobile.
- The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is heavier: 6123 kg versus 2472 kg for the Galloway Farmobile.
Full specs comparison
| Galloway Farmobile | Nichols-Shepard 20-42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22 HP | 22 HP |
| Production years | 1916–1919 | 1918–1925 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Kerosene |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement | 5.2 L | 16.5 L |
| Weight | 2 472 kg | 6 123 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 236 cm | — |
| Length | 457 cm | 469 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Galloway Farmobile or the Nichols-Shepard 20-42?
The Galloway Farmobile and the Nichols-Shepard 20-42 deliver the same power: 22 HP.
Which is more recent, the Galloway Farmobile or the Nichols-Shepard 20-42?
The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is the more recent model: production started in 1918, versus 1916 for the Galloway Farmobile.
Which is heavier, the Galloway Farmobile or the Nichols-Shepard 20-42?
The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is heavier: 6123 kg versus 2472 kg for the Galloway Farmobile.

