Minneapolis

Minneapolis 15-30

The Minneapolis 15-30 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1915 to 1919 by Minneapolis, a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company. It was built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA. The tractor is powered by a Minneapolis Threshing Machine 6.5L 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a displacement of 397.2 ci (6.5 L), rated at 750 RPM, and started by hand crank. It features a 2-speed gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor delivers 15 hp drawbar power and 30 hp belt power, with an estimated engine power of 33.3 hp. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering. The tractor weighs 5600 lbs (2540 kg), measures 168 inches in length and 72 inches in width, and rides on steel rear tires sized 56x10 and 56x20. The fuel tank capacity is 18.5 gallons (70.0 L). The belt pulley diameter is 15 inches (38 cm) and width is 6.5 inches (16 cm).
Power33 hp[B]
Founded1915 - 1919
Model15-30

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis 15-30

Power
Belt (claimed)30 hp (22.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)15 hp (11.2 kW)
Estimated engine power33.3 hp
Tires
Ag rear56x10 (steel), 56x20 (steel)
Rear tire56x10 (steel)
Engine
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70.0 L)
Rated RPM750
Bore/Stroke4.25x7.00 inches (108 x 178 mm)
Displacement397.2 ci (6.5 L)
Starter typehand crank
Engine DetailMinneapolis Threshing Machine 6.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Dimensions
Width72 inches (182 cm)
Length168 inches (426 cm)
Weight5600 lbs (2540 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Production
TypeStandard-tread tractor
Built inHopkins, Minnesota, USA
ManufacturerMinneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company)
Years produced1915 - 1919
Belt Pulley
Width6.5 inches (16 cm)
Diameter15 inches (38 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears2 forward and 1 reverse