Twin City 40-65

The Twin City 40-65 is a tractor produced by Twin City. It is equipped with a 1486.2 ci 24.4 L engine. The rated power output is 65.53 hp 48.9 kW. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 23700 lbs 10750 kg.

Overview

	1916 - 1925 Standard-tread tractor
1916 - 1925
Standard-tread tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Twin City
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built	825
Original price	$3,250

Twin City 40-65 Engine
Twin City 24.4L 4-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank	95 gal 359.6 L
Aux. fuel	10 gal 37.9 L
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Twin City 40-65 Transmission
1-speed gear
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Twin City 40-65 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	40 hp 29.8 kW
Belt (claimed)	65 hp 48.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	49.71 hp 37.1 kW
Belt (tested)	65.53 hp 48.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering

Dimensions & Tires
Weight	23700 lbs 10750 kg
Front tire	42x12
Rear tire	84x24
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
Twin City Kerosene Tractors published in 1918, by Minneapolis Steel and Machinery

Engine

Engine Detail — 1486.2 ci / 24.4 L Kerosene

Manufacturer	Twin City
Fuel Type	Kerosene
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	1486.2 ci 24.4 L
Bore/Stroke	7.25x9.00 inches 184 x 229 mm
Rated RPM	535
Coolant capacity	520 qts 492.1 L

Transmission

Transmission — 1 forward and reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	1 forward and reverse
Clutch	mechanical contracting band

Dimensions

Twin City 40-65 Tires
Ag front	42x12 (steel)
Ag rear	84x24 (steel)

Dimensions
Length	240 inches 609 cm
Height	122 inches 309 cm
Weight	23700 lbs 10750 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 48
Kerosene 1-speed 2WD August 5 - 14, 1920 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 48 file
Belt power (max)	65.53 hp 48.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	7.9 gal/hour 29.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	49.71 hp 37.1 kW
Max pull	10820 lbs 4907 kg

Photos

Twin City 40-65