Nichols-Shepard 25-50 vs Samson 12-25
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Nichols-Shepard 25-50 and the Samson 12-25 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
- The Samson 12-25 is the more recent model: production started in 1917, versus 1913 for the Nichols-Shepard 25-50.
- The Nichols-Shepard 25-50 is heavier: 8618 kg versus 2630 kg for the Samson 12-25.
Full specs comparison
| Nichols-Shepard 25-50 | Samson 12-25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 27 HP | 27 HP |
| Production years | 1913–1927 | 1917–1918 |
| Fuel | Kerosene | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 25 L | 7 L |
| Weight | 8 618 kg | 2 630 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Length | 505 cm | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Nichols-Shepard 25-50 or the Samson 12-25?
The Nichols-Shepard 25-50 and the Samson 12-25 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
Which is more recent, the Nichols-Shepard 25-50 or the Samson 12-25?
The Samson 12-25 is the more recent model: production started in 1917, versus 1913 for the Nichols-Shepard 25-50.
Which is heavier, the Nichols-Shepard 25-50 or the Samson 12-25?
The Nichols-Shepard 25-50 is heavier: 8618 kg versus 2630 kg for the Samson 12-25.