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Minneapolis 17-30 B

Minneapolis 17-30 B tractor
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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.
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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