Twin City
Twin City 40-65
The Twin City 40-65 is a standard-tread farm tractor built by Twin City in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA from 1916 to 1925. A total of 825 units were produced. It features a 24.4L 4-cylinder kerosene engine, liquid-cooled inline, with a displacement of 1486.2 ci (24.4 L). The tractor has a 1-speed gear transmission with mechanical contracting band clutch, and is two-wheel drive with manual steering. Claimed power is 40 hp drawbar and 65 hp belt, with tested power slightly higher. It weighs 23,700 lbs and rides on steel tires sized 42x12 front and 84x24 rear. The tractor was originally priced at $3,250.
Power72 hp[B]
Founded1916 - 1925
Model40-65
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Twin City 40-65
Power
| Belt (tested) | 65.53 hp (48.9 kW) |
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| Belt (claimed) | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 49.71 hp (37.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | kerosene |
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| Model | Twin City 24.4L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Aux. fuel | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 95 gal (359.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 535 |
| Bore/Stroke | 7.25x9.00 inches (184 x 229 mm) |
| Displacement | 1486.2 ci (24.4 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 520 qts (492.1 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
Production
| Built in | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
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| Total built | 825 |
| Manufacturer | Twin City |
| Original price | $3,250 |
References
| Reference | Twin City Kerosene Tractors published in 1918, by Minneapolis Steel and Machinery |
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Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
| Clutch | mechanical contracting band |
Serial Numbers
| Location | front frame |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 122 inches (309 cm) |
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| Length | 240 inches (609 cm) |
| Weight | 23700 lbs (10750 kg) |
| Rear tire | 84x24 (steel) |
| Front tire | 42x12 (steel) |