Twin City
Twin City 17-28
The Twin City 17-28 is a standard-tread farm tractor built by Twin City in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA from 1926 to 1935. It features a Twin-City 5.6L 4-cylinder kerosene engine, a 2-speed gear transmission with dry disc clutch, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a claimed drawbar power of 17 hp and belt power of 28 hp, with tested drawbar power of 22.505 hp and belt power of 30.91 hp. It weighs between 4600 to 5350 pounds and has various orchard and standard dimensions and tires available. Approximately 15,000 units were built. Variants include the farm tractor 17-28 and the industrial tractor Road Chief.
Power31 hp[B]
Founded1926 - 1935
Model17-28
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Twin City 17-28
Power
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 30.91 hp (23.0 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 28 hp (20.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 22.505 hp (16.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 50x12 (steel) |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 34x5.75 (steel) |
| Ag rear orchard | 42x12 (steel orchard) |
| Ag front orchard | 30x5.75 (steel orchard) |
Engine
| Model | Twin-City 5.6L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Fuel tank | 30 gal (113.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x6.00 inches (108 x 152 mm) |
| Displacement | 340.5 ci (5.6 L) |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Engine Detail | Twin-City kerosene 4-cylinder liquid-cooled inline |
| Coolant capacity | 42 qts (39.7 L) |
Variants
| 17-28 | farm tractor |
|---|---|
| Road Chief | industrial tractor |
Dimensions
| Width | 66 inches (167 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Length | 134 inches (340 cm) |
| Weight | 5350 lbs (2426 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Orchard Width | 57.5 inches (146 cm) |
| Orchard Height | 59 inches (149 cm) |
| Orchard Length | 139.5 inches (354 cm) |
| Rear tread (orchard) | 27.25 inches (69 cm) |
| Front tread (orchard) | 39 inches (99 cm) |
| Orchard Shipping weight | 4600 lbs (2086 kg) |
| Orchard Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Total built | 15,000 |
| Manufacturer | Twin City |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 650 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2720 ft/min (829.06 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Diameter | 16 inches (40 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Serial Numbers
| 1928 | 24029 |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 27687 |
| 1930 | 30104 |
| 1931 | 30282 |
| 1932 | 30299 |
| 1933 | 30310 |
| 1934 | 30334 |
| 1935 | 30763 |
| Final | 30808 |
| Location | front-left of transmission |