Minneapolis
Minneapolis 27-42
The Minneapolis 27-42 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1928 to 1929 by Minneapolis, a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company. Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA, it features a Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a 2-speed gear transmission. It delivers 27 hp drawbar power claimed and 42 hp belt power claimed, with tested drawbar power of 34.3 hp and belt power of 48.42 hp. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 90.75 inch wheelbase, 143 inch length, 76.5 inch width, and a weight of 6800 lbs. Tires are steel 36x5 front and 53x12 rear. The belt pulley diameter is 15.5 inches with 7.5 inch width running at 925 RPM.
Power46 hp[B]
Founded1928 - 1929
Model27-42
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis 27-42
Power
| Belt (tested) | 48.42 hp (36.1 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 34.3 hp (25.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Minneapolis Threshing Machine |
|---|---|
| Type | gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
| Aux. fuel | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 925 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.875x7.00 inches (124 x 178 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 522.6 ci (8.6 L) |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Coolant capacity | 34 qts (32.2 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Hopkins, Minnesota, USA |
| Years produced | 1928 - 1929 |
References
| General Catalog No. 31 published in 1930 | by Minneapolis-Moline |
|---|---|
| More Power - The Minneapolis 27-42 Tractor published in 1928 | by Minneapolis-Moline |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 925 |
|---|---|
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Diameter | 15.5 inches (39 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 76.5 inches (194 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| Weight | 6800 lbs (3084 kg) |
| Rear tire | 53x12 (steel) |
| Wheelbase | 90.75 inches (230 cm) |
| Front tire | 36x5 (steel) |
| Rear tread | 58.5 inches (148 cm) |