Minneapolis 22-44
The Minneapolis 22-44 is a tractor produced by Minneapolis. It is equipped with a 791.7 ci 13.0 L engine. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 12000 lbs 5443 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
30 gal
113.6 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
12000 lbs
5443 kg
Overview
![]() | 1920 - 1928
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company) |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA | |
Minneapolis 22-44 Engine | |
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Minneapolis Threshing Machine 13.0L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 30 gal
113.6 L |
Aux. fuel | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Minneapolis 22-44 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Minneapolis 22-44 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 22 hp
16.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 44 hp
32.8 kW |
Plows | 4-6 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 33.21 hp
24.8 kW |
Belt (tested) | 46.04 hp
34.3 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Manual steering | |
Steel canopy. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 109.5 inches
278 cm |
Weight | 12000 lbs
5443 kg |
Front tire | 38x8 |
Rear tire | 66x20 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 20 inches
50 cm |
Width | 10 inches
25 cm |
RPM | 700 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 791.7 ci / 13.0 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Minneapolis Threshing Machine |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 791.7 ci
13.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.00x7.00 inches
152 x 178 mm |
Rated RPM | 700 |
Starter type | hand crank |
Coolant capacity | 56 qts
53.0 L |
Minneapolis 22-44 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Minneapolis 22-44 Tires | |
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Ag front | 38x8 (steel) |
Ag rear | 66x20 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 109.5 inches
278 cm |
Length | 167 inches
424 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
Height | 110 inches
279 cm |
Weight | 12000 lbs
5443 kg |
Rear axle | 3.4375 inch diameter
87 mm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 14 | |
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Kerosene 2-speed 2WD
May 18 - June 3, 1920
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 14 file | |
Belt power (max) | 46.04 hp
34.3 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 33.21 hp
24.8 kW |
Max pull | 5104 lbs
2315 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Minneapolis 22-44.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Minneapolis 22-44 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Minneapolis 22-44.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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