Twin City 27-44
The Twin City 27-44 is a tractor produced by Twin City. It is equipped with a 641.5 ci 10.5 L engine. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 9200 lbs 4173 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
40 gal
151.4 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
9200 lbs
4173 kg
Overview
 | 1927 - 1935
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Twin City |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | |
Total built | 840 |
Twin City 27-44 Engine | |
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Twin City 10.5L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 40 gal
151.4 L |
Aux. fuel | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Twin City 27-44 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Twin City 27-44 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 44 hp
32.8 kW |
Plows | 5 to 6 |
Drawbar (tested) | 34.7 hp
25.9 kW |
Belt (tested) | 49.1 hp
36.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. Canopy available. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 97 inches
246 cm |
Weight | 9200 lbs
4173 kg |
Front tire | 36x8.50 |
Rear tire | 60x20 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 21 inches
53 cm |
Width | 8.5 inches
21 cm |
RPM | 466 |
Speed | 2560 ft/min
780.29 meters/min |
References | |
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General Catalog No. 31 published in 1930, by Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
Engine Detail — 641.5 ci / 10.5 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Twin City |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 641.5 ci
10.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.75 inches
140 x 171 mm |
Rated RPM | 900 |
Starter type | hand-crank |
Oil capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 72 qts
68.1 L |
Twin City 27-44 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Twin City 27-44 Tires | |
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Ag front | 36x8.50 (steel) |
Ag rear | 60x20 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 97 inches
246 cm |
Length | 152 inches
386 cm |
Width | 88 inches
223 cm |
Height | 73 inches
185 cm |
Shipping weight | 9200 lbs
4173 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 122 | |
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Kerosene 2-speed 2WD
May 20 - 27, 1926
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 122 file | |
Belt power (max) | 49.1 hp
36.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 34.7 hp
25.9 kW |
Max pull | 5640 lbs
2558 kg |
Photos
Twin City 27-44
Twin City 27-44
Twin City 27-44 operator platform.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Twin City 27-44.
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
Twin City 27-44 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Twin City 27-44.
Converted Equivalents:
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