Minneapolis 27-42
The Minneapolis 27-42 is a tractor produced by Minneapolis. It is equipped with a 522.6 ci 8.6 L engine. The rated power output is 48.42 hp 36.1 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6800 lbs 3084 kg.
Engine Power
48.42 hp
36.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6800 lbs
3084 kg
Minneapolis 27-42 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1928 - 1929
Standard-tread tractor |
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1928 - 1929 | |
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 27-42 Engine | |
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Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.6L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Aux. fuel | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Minneapolis 27-42 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Minneapolis 27-42 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 34.3 hp
25.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 48.42 hp
36.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90.75 inches
230 cm |
Weight | 6800 lbs
3084 kg |
Front tire | 36x5 |
Rear tire | 53x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 15.5 inches
39 cm |
Width | 7.5 inches
19 cm |
RPM | 925 |
References | |
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General Catalog No. 31 published in 1930, by Minneapolis-Moline | |
More Power - The Minneapolis 27-42 Tractor published in 1928, by Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
Engine Detail — 522.6 ci / 8.6 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Minneapolis Threshing Machine |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 522.6 ci
8.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.875x7.00 inches
124 x 178 mm |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 925 |
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 27-42 Tires | |
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Ag front | 36x5 (steel) |
Ag rear | 53x12 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 90.75 inches
230 cm |
Length | 143 inches
363 cm |
Width | 76.5 inches
194 cm |
Weight | 6800 lbs
3084 kg |
Rear tread | 58.5 inches
148 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 162 | |
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May 28 - June 11, 1929
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 162 file | |
Belt power (max) | 48.42 hp
36.1 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.1 gal/hour
19.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 34.3 hp
25.6 kW |
Photos
Minneapolis 27-42 tractor photo
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