Minneapolis
Minneapolis 25-50
The Minneapolis 25-50 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1911 to 1912 by Minneapolis, a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company. It was built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA. It features a 14.8L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine rated at 550 RPM with a hand crank starter. The transmission is a 2-speed gear type with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor delivers 25 hp drawbar power and 50 hp belt power. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and a steel canopy. The tractor weighs 17000 lbs and rides on 85x24 steel rear tires. The belt pulley diameter is 28 inches and width is 10 inches.
Power55 hp[B]
Founded1911 - 1912
Model25-50
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis 25-50
Power
| Belt (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 85x24 (steel) |
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Engine
| Make | Minneapolis Threshing Machine |
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| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 550 |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.00x8.00 inches (152 x 203 mm) |
| Displacement | 904.8 ci (14.8 L) |
| Starter type | hand crank |
Dimensions
| Weight | 17000 lbs (7711 kg) |
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Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Canopy | Steel canopy |
| Steering | Manual steering |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
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| Built in | Hopkins, Minnesota, USA |
| Years produced | 1911 - 1912 |
Belt Pulley
| Width | 10 inches (25 cm) |
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| Diameter | 28 inches (71 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |