Twin City KT
The Twin City KT is a tractor produced by Twin City. It is equipped with a 283.7 ci 4.6 L engine. The rated power output is 25.83 hp 19.3 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4300 lbs 1950 kg.
Engine Power
25.83 hp
19.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
24 gal
90.8 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4300 lbs
1950 kg
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Overview
 | 1929 - 1934
Standard-tread tractor |
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1929 - 1934 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Twin City (a part of Minneapolis-Moline) |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | |
Total built | 2,078 |
Twin City KT Engine | |
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Minneapolis 4.6L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 24 gal
90.8 L |
Aux. fuel | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Twin City KT Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Twin City KT Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 23 hp
17.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 18.89 hp
14.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 25.83 hp
19.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | tranmission OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 78.25 inches
198 cm |
Weight | 4300 lbs
1950 kg |
Front tire | 28x5 |
Rear tire | 42x10 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 14 inches
35 cm |
Width | 7 inches
17 cm |
RPM | 715 |
References | |
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General Catalog No. 31 published in 1930, by Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
Engine Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Minneapolis |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 283.7 ci
4.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Rated RPM | 1000 |
Starter type | hand-crank |
Oil capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
Twin City KT Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Twin City KT Tires | |
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Ag front | 28x5 (steel) |
Ag rear | 42x10 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 78.25 inches
198 cm |
Length | 131 inches
332 cm |
Width | 59 inches
149 cm |
Height | 64.5 inches
163 cm |
Weight | 4300 lbs
1950 kg |
Flange rear axle | 2.75 inch diameter
69 mm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 175 | |
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Kerosene 3-speed 2WD
March 24 - April 12, 1930
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 175 file | |
Belt power (max) | 25.83 hp
19.3 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 18.89 hp
14.1 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3334 lbs
1512 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Twin City KT tractor photo
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