Minneapolis 17-30 A
The Minneapolis 17-30 A is a tractor produced by Minneapolis. It is equipped with a 496.2 ci 8.1 L engine. The rated power output is 31.95 hp 23.8 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6100 lbs 2766 kg.
Engine Power
31.95 hp
23.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6100 lbs
2766 kg
Minneapolis 17-30 A Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1918 - 1928
Standard-tread tractor |
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1918 - 1928 | |
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 17-30 A Engine | |
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Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.1L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Aux. fuel | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Minneapolis 17-30 A Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Minneapolis 17-30 A Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 19.69 hp
14.7 kW |
Belt (tested) | 31.95 hp
23.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.5 inches
204 cm |
Weight | 6100 lbs
2766 kg |
Front tire | 36x5 |
Rear tire | 54x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 15.5 inches
39 cm |
Width | 7.5 inches
19 cm |
RPM | 825 |
References | |
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General Catalog No. 31 published in 1930, by Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
Engine Detail — 496.2 ci / 8.1 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Minneapolis Threshing Machine |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 496.2 ci
8.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x7.00 inches
121 x 178 mm |
Rated RPM | 825 |
Starter type | hand crank |
Coolant capacity | 34 qts
32.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Minneapolis 17-30 A Tires | |
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Ag front | 36x5 (steel) |
Ag rear | 54x12 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80.5 inches
204 cm |
Length | 133 inches
337 cm |
Width | 76.5 inches
194 cm |
Height | 72 inches
182 cm |
Weight | 6100 lbs
2766 kg |
Rear axle | 2.9 inch diameter
73 mm |
Rear tread | 58.5 inches
148 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 70 | |
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Kerosene 2-speed 2WD
March 28 - April 2, 1921
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 70 file | |
Belt power (max) | 31.95 hp
23.8 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 19.69 hp
14.7 kW |
Max pull | 3921 lbs
1778 kg |
Photos
Minneapolis 17-30 A
Minneapolis 17-30 A
Minneapolis 17-30 A
Minneapolis 17-30 A
Minneapolis 17-30 A
Minneapolis 17-30 A
Minneapolis 17-30 A
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