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. The rated power output is 49.1 hp 36.6 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 9200 lbs 4173 kg.

Engine Power
49.1 hp 36.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
40 gal 151.4 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
9200 lbs 4173 kg

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Overview

Twin City 27-44 tractor photo
1927 - 1935 Standard-tread tractor
1927 - 1935
Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Twin City
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built
840
Twin City 27-44 Engine
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
2-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Twin City 27-44 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station. Canopy available.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
97 inches 246 cm
Weight
9200 lbs 4173 kg
Front tire
36x8.50
Rear tire
60x20
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
21 inches 53 cm
Width
8.5 inches 21 cm
RPM
466
Speed
2560 ft/min 780.29 meters/min
References
27-44 references literature
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
Twin City 27-44 engine image

Transmission

Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
27-44  gear speeds

Dimensions

Twin City 27-44 Tires
Ag front
36x8.50 (steel)
Ag rear
60x20 (steel)
Dimensions
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
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

Twin City 27-44

Twin City 27-44 operator platform.

Twin City 27-44 operator platform.