Minneapolis
Minneapolis 17-30 B
The Minneapolis 17-30 B is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1925 to 1929 by Minneapolis, a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company. Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA, it features a liquid-cooled 4-cylinder kerosene engine with 8.6L displacement, producing 17 hp drawbar power claimed and 30 hp belt power claimed. It has a 2-speed gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 90.75 inch wheelbase, 143 inch length, and a weight of 6800 lbs. Tires are steel with sizes 36x5 front and 54x12 rear.
Power33 hp[B]
Founded1925 - 1929
Model17-30 B
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis 17-30 B
Power
| Plows | 4 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 34.76 hp (25.9 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 22.37 hp (16.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 54x12 (steel) |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 36x5 (steel) |
Engine
| Make | Minneapolis Threshing Machine |
|---|---|
| Type | kerosene |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Aux. fuel | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 825 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.875x7.00 inches (124 x 178 mm) |
| Displacement | 522.6 ci (8.6 L) |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Coolant capacity | 34 qts (32.2 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 76.5 inches (194 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| Weight | 6800 lbs (3084 kg) |
| Rear axle | 2.9 inch diameter (73 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 90.75 inches (230 cm) |
| Rear tread | 58.5 inches (148 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Hopkins, Minnesota, USA |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company) |
| Years produced | 1925 - 1929 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 825 |
|---|---|
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Diameter | 15.5 inches (39 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed count | 2-speed gear |