Twin City
Twin City 27-44
The Twin City 27-44 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1927 to 1935 by Twin City in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It features a 10.5L 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 27 hp and belt power of 44 hp, with tested drawbar and belt powers higher. It weighs 9200 lbs and rides on steel tires sized 36x8.50 front and 60x20 rear. The operator station is open with an optional canopy. The tractor was built in a total of 840 units.
Power48 hp[B]
Founded1927 - 1935
Model27-44
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Twin City 27-44
Power
| Plows | 5 to 6 |
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| Belt (tested) | 49.1 hp (36.6 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 34.7 hp (25.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
Engine
| Type | kerosene |
|---|---|
| Model | Twin City 10.5L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Aux. fuel | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 40 gal (151.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 900 |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.75 inches (140 x 171 mm) |
| Displacement | 641.5 ci (10.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Coolant capacity | 72 qts (68.1 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Canopy available. |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Total built | 840 |
| Manufacturer | Twin City |
| Years produced | 1927 - 1935 |
References
| General Catalog | General Catalog No. 31 published in 1930, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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Belt Pulley
| RPM | 466 |
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| Speed | 2560 ft/min (780.29 meters/min) |
| Width | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
| Diameter | 21 inches (53 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 88 inches (223 cm) |
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| Height | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Length | 152 inches (386 cm) |
| Rear tire | 60x20 (steel) |
| Wheelbase | 97 inches (246 cm) |
| Front tire | 36x8.50 (steel) |
| Shipping weight | 9200 lbs (4173 kg) |
Serial Number Location
| Location | front-left of transmission |
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