Minneapolis 17-30 B

The Minneapolis 17-30 B is a tractor produced by Minneapolis. It is equipped with a 522.6 ci 8.6 L engine. The rated power output is 34.76 hp 25.9 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6800 lbs 3084 kg.

Engine Power
34.76 hp 25.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal 68.1 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6800 lbs 3084 kg

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Overview

Minneapolis 17-30 B tractor photo
1925 - 1929 Standard-tread tractor
1925 - 1929
Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company)
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis 17-30 B Engine
Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.6L 4-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank
18 gal 68.1 L
Aux. fuel
6 gal 22.7 L
Engine details ...
Minneapolis 17-30 B Transmission
2-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Minneapolis 17-30 B Power
Drawbar (claimed)
17 hp 12.7 kW
Belt (claimed)
30 hp 22.4 kW
Plows
4 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)
22.37 hp 16.7 kW
Belt (tested)
34.76 hp 25.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
90.75 inches 230 cm
Weight
6800 lbs 3084 kg
Front tire
36x5
Rear tire
54x12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
15.5 inches 39 cm
Width
7.5 inches 19 cm
RPM
825
References
17-30 B references literature
1125 published in 1992, by Massey Ferguson
General Catalog No. 31 published in 1930, by Minneapolis-Moline

Engine

Engine Detail — 522.6 ci / 8.6 L Kerosene

Manufacturer
Minneapolis Threshing Machine
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
522.6 ci 8.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.875x7.00 inches 124 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
17-30 B  gear speeds

Dimensions

Minneapolis 17-30 B Tires
Ag front
36x5 (steel)
Ag rear
54x12 (steel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
90.75 inches 230 cm
Length
143 inches 363 cm
Width
76.5 inches 194 cm
Height
72 inches 182 cm
Weight
6800 lbs 3084 kg
Rear axle
2.9 inch diameter 73 mm
Rear tread
58.5 inches 148 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 118
Kerosene 2-speed 2WD October 21 - November 12, 1925 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 118 file
Belt power (max)
34.76 hp 25.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
22.37 hp 16.7 kW
Max pull
4374 lbs 1984 kg

Photos

Minneapolis 17-30 B

Minneapolis 17-30 B

Minneapolis 17-30 B

Minneapolis 17-30 B

Minneapolis 17-30B operator station and controls.

Minneapolis 17-30B operator station and controls.