Minneapolis
Minneapolis 35-70
The Minneapolis 35-70 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1920 to 1929 by Minneapolis, part of the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company. It was built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA. The tractor features a Minneapolis Threshing Machine 24.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with a displacement of 1486.2 ci (24.4 L), rated at 550 RPM, and started by hand crank. It has a 2-speed gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor delivers a claimed drawbar power of 35 hp and belt power of 70 hp, with tested drawbar and belt powers of 52.55 hp and 74.0 hp respectively. It can pull 6-10 14-inch plows. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and a steel canopy. Dimensions include a 136 inch wheelbase, 206 inch length, 108 inch width, 122 inch height, and a weight of 22500 lbs. It rides on steel tires sized 40x14 front and 85x30 rear. The belt pulley diameter is 24 inches with a width of 10.25 inches and runs at 500 RPM.
Power77 hp[B]
Founded1920 - 1929
Model35-70
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis 35-70
Power
| Plows | 6-10 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 74.0 hp (55.2 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 52.55 hp (39.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 85x30 (steel) |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 40x14 (steel) |
Engine
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Aux. fuel | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 80 gal (302.8 L) |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 550 |
| Bore/Stroke | 7.25x9.00 inches (184 x 229 mm) |
| Displacement | 1486.2 ci (24.4 L) |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Engine Detail | Minneapolis Threshing Machine 24.4L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Coolant capacity | 240 qts (227.1 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 108 inches (274 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 122 inches (309 cm) |
| Length | 206 inches (523 cm) |
| Weight | 22500 lbs (10206 kg) |
| Rear axle | 4 inch diameter (101 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 136 inches (345 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Canopy | Steel canopy |
| Steering | Manual steering |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Hopkins, Minnesota, USA |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company) |
| Production years | 1920 - 1929 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 500 |
|---|---|
| Width | 10.25 inches (26 cm) |
| Diameter | 24 inches (60 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |