Minneapolis 17-30 A Specs ( 1918-1928 )
Overview
The Minneapolis 17-30 A is a 6,100-pound standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1918 and 1928 in Hopkins, Minnesota. It features a kerosene-fueled 8.1L four-cylinder engine with an open operator station and was tested to provide 19.69 drawbar horsepower.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Test Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 70, this model achieved a maximum drawbar power of 19.69 hp and a maximum pull of 3,921 lbs while consuming 3.9 gallons of kerosene per hour at maximum belt power.
Belt Pulley Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with a 15.5-inch diameter belt pulley that operates at 825 RPM, delivering a tested belt power output of 31.95 hp.
Chassis and Drivetrain Layout:
The mechanical configuration includes manual steering, a two-speed gear transmission with one reverse gear, and a 2.9-inch diameter rear axle driving 54x12 steel wheels.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company) |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
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| Engine type | Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.1L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x7.00 inches (121 x 178 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 34 qts (32.2 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis Threshing Machine / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 496.2 ci (8.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 825 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 31.95 hp (23.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 19.69 hp (14.7 kW) |
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 72 inches (182 cm) |
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| Length | 133 inches (337 cm) |
| Rear axle | 2.9 inch diameter (73 mm) |
| Rear tread | 58.5 inches (148 cm) |
| Weight | 6100 lbs (2766 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80.5 inches (204 cm) |
| Width | 76.5 inches (194 cm) |
| Front tire | 36x5 |
| Rear tire | 54x12 |
| Weight | 6100 lbs (2766 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80.5 inches (204 cm) |
| Ag front | 36x5 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 54x12 (steel) |
17-30 A Serial Number Location
| Cab | Serial number plate at forward end of operator station. |
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Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 15.5 inches (39 cm) |
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| RPM | 825 |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 70
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 31.95 hp (23.8 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 2-speed 2WDMarch 28 - April 2, 1921Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 70 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 19.69 hp (14.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 3921 lbs (1778 kg) |
References
| Description | General Catalog No. 31 published in 1930, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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