Twin City KTA

The Twin City KTA is a tractor produced by Twin City. It is equipped with a 283.7 ci 4.6 L engine. The rated power output is 33.7 hp 25.1 kW. Transmission: gear. Operating weight: 4,300 lbs 1950 kg.

Engine Power
33.7 hp 25.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
24 gal 90.8 L
Transmission
gear
Operating Weight
4,300 lbs 1950 kg

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Overview

Twin City KTA tractor photo
1934 - 1938 Standard-tread tractor
1934 - 1938
Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Twin City (a part of Minneapolis-Moline)
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built
4,552
Twin City KTA Engine
Minneapolis 4.6L 4-cyl distillate
Fuel tank
24 gal 90.8 L
Aux. fuel
3 gal 11.4 L
Engine details ...
Twin City KTA Transmission
3-speed
Transmission details ...
Twin City KTA Power
Drawbar (claimed)
20 hp 14.9 kW
Belt (claimed)
30 hp 22.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)
24.8 hp 18.5 kW
Belt (tested)
33.7 hp 25.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Open operator station
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
4,300 lbs 1950 kg
Front tire
28x5
Rear tire
42x10
Full dimensions and tires ...

Engine

Engine Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L

Manufacturer
Minneapolis KE
Configuration
4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
distillate
Displacement
283.7 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Rated RPM
1150
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity
24 qts 22.7 L

Transmission

Transmission — gear

Transmission
gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Twin City KTA Tires
Ag front
28x5 steel
Ag rear
42x10 steel
Dimensions
Length
131 inches 332 cm
Height
64.5 inches 163 cm
Weight
4,300 lbs 1950 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 247
Distillate October 1935
Belt power (max)
33.7 hp 25.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
24.8 hp 18.5 kW

Photos

KTA on steel wheels, left side

KTA on steel wheels, left side

KTA on rubber tires, right side

KTA on rubber tires, right side