Twin City
Twin City MT
The Twin City MT is a row-crop tractor produced from 1930 to 1934 by Twin City, part of Minneapolis-Moline. It features a Minneapolis 4.6L 4-cylinder kerosene engine with an estimated 27.8 hp. The tractor has a 3-speed gear transmission with dry disc clutch, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a total production of 420 units. The MT is designed for 2-3 14-inch plows and has an open operator station. Dimensions include a length of 143 inches, width of 93 inches, height of 64.5 inches, and weight of 4,860 lbs. Tires are steel 25x5.75 front and 42x10 rear. The belt pulley diameter is 14 inches with a width of 7 inches, running at 715 RPM and 2620 ft/min speed.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Twin City MT
Power
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 26.68 hp (19.9 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 18.17 hp (13.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 13 hp (9.7 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 42x10 (steel) |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 25x5.75 (steel) |
Engine
| Make | Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Aux. fuel | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Fuel type | kerosene |
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Fuel system | Schebler TT carburetor |
| Displacement | 283.7 ci (4.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Coolant capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 93 inches (236 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 64.5 inches (163 cm) |
| Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| Weight | 4,860 lbs (2204 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Years made | 1930 - 1934 |
| Total built | 420 |
| Manufacturer | Twin City (a part of Minneapolis-Moline) |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 715 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2620 ft/min (798.58 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |