Minneapolis 12-25
The Minneapolis 12-25 is a tractor produced by Minneapolis. It is equipped with a 445.3 ci 7.3 L engine. The rated power output is 26.24 hp 19.6 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6400 lbs 2903 kg.
Engine Power
26.24 hp
19.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Kerosene
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6400 lbs
2903 kg
Minneapolis 12-25 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1920 - 1926
Standard-tread tractor |
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1920 - 1926 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company) |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA | |
Minneapolis 12-25 Engine | |
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Minneapolis Threshing Machine 7.3L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Engine details ... |
Minneapolis 12-25 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Minneapolis 12-25 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 16.26 hp
12.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 26.24 hp
19.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 6400 lbs
2903 kg |
Rear tire | 56x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 15 inches
38 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 750 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 445.3 ci / 7.3 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Minneapolis Threshing Machine |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 445.3 ci
7.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x7.00 inches
114 x 178 mm |
Rated RPM | 750 |
Starter type | hand crank |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Minneapolis 12-25 Tires | |
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Ag rear | 56x12 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 166 inches
421 cm |
Width | 86 inches
218 cm |
Height | 64 inches
162 cm |
Weight | 6400 lbs
2903 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 13 | |
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May 17 - June 3, 1920
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 13 file | |
Belt power (max) | 26.24 hp
19.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 16.26 hp
12.1 kW |
Max pull | 2852 lbs
1293 kg |
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