Minneapolis 35-70
The Minneapolis 35-70 is a tractor produced by Minneapolis. It is equipped with a 1486.2 ci 24.4 L engine. The rated power output is 74.0 hp 55.2 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 22500 lbs 10206 kg.
Engine Power
74.0 hp
55.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
80 gal
302.8 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
22500 lbs
10206 kg
Minneapolis 35-70 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1920 - 1929
Standard-tread tractor |
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1920 - 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 35-70 Engine | |
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Minneapolis Threshing Machine 24.4L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 80 gal
302.8 L |
Aux. fuel | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Minneapolis 35-70 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Minneapolis 35-70 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 70 hp
52.2 kW |
Plows | 6-10 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 52.55 hp
39.2 kW |
Belt (tested) | 74.0 hp
55.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Steel canopy. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 136 inches
345 cm |
Weight | 22500 lbs
10206 kg |
Front tire | 40x14 |
Rear tire | 85x30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 24 inches
60 cm |
Width | 10.25 inches
26 cm |
RPM | 500 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1486.2 ci / 24.4 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Minneapolis Threshing Machine |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 1486.2 ci
24.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 7.25x9.00 inches
184 x 229 mm |
Rated RPM | 550 |
Starter type | hand crank |
Coolant capacity | 240 qts
227.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Minneapolis 35-70 Tires | |
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Ag front | 40x14 (steel) |
Ag rear | 85x30 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 136 inches
345 cm |
Length | 206 inches
523 cm |
Width | 108 inches
274 cm |
Height | 122 inches
309 cm |
Weight | 22500 lbs
10206 kg |
Rear axle | 4 inch diameter
101 mm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 15 | |
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May 21 - June 4, 1920
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 15 file | |
Belt power (max) | 74.0 hp
55.2 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 10.8 gal/hour
40.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 52.55 hp
39.2 kW |
Max pull | 10998 lbs
4988 kg |
Photos
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Minneapolis 35-70 operator station and controls.
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