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. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 23700 lbs 10750 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
95 gal
359.6 L
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
23700 lbs
10750 kg
Overview
 | 1916 - 1925
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 | 825 |
Original price | $3,250 |
Twin City 40-65 Engine | |
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Twin City 24.4L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 95 gal
359.6 L |
Aux. fuel | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Twin City 40-65 Transmission | |
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1-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Twin City 40-65 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 23700 lbs
10750 kg |
Front tire | 42x12 |
Rear tire | 84x24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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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 |
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Dimensions
Twin City 40-65 Tires | |
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Ag front | 42x12 (steel) |
Ag rear | 84x24 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 240 inches
609 cm |
Height | 122 inches
309 cm |
Weight | 23700 lbs
10750 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 48 | |
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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
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Twin City 40-65.
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 40-65 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Twin City 40-65.
Converted Equivalents:
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