Minneapolis
Minneapolis 12-25
The Minneapolis 12-25 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1920 to 1926 by Minneapolis, a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company. It features a 7.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine, a 2-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor delivers 12 hp drawbar power (claimed) and 25 hp belt power (claimed), with tested drawbar and belt powers of 16.26 hp and 26.24 hp respectively. It weighs 6400 lbs and rides on 56x12 steel rear tires. The belt pulley diameter is 15 inches with a width of 6.5 inches, running at 750 RPM. It is capable of pulling 3 14-inch plows. The 12-25 is related to the Minneapolis 15-30 model.
Power27 hp[B]
Founded1920 - 1926
Model12-25
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis 12-25
Power
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 26.24 hp (19.6 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 16.26 hp (12.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 56x12 (steel) |
|---|
Engine
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x7.00 inches (114 x 178 mm) |
| Displacement | 445.3 ci (7.3 L) |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis Threshing Machine |
| Starter type | hand crank |
Dimensions
| Width | 86 inches (218 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Length | 166 inches (421 cm) |
| Weight | 6400 lbs (2903 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Hopkins, Minnesota, USA |
| Years produced | 1920 - 1926 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 750 |
|---|---|
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
| Diameter | 15 inches (38 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |