Minneapolis 22-44 Specs ( 1920-1928 )
Overview
The Minneapolis 22-44 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1920 and 1928 in Hopkins, Minnesota. It is equipped with a 13.0L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine and a 2-speed gear transmission, weighing 12,000 lbs with a 109.5-inch wheelbase.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 14, the tractor achieved a maximum belt power of 46.04 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 5,104 lbs.
Tillage Capacity:
The manufacturer specifications list this model as being rated for 4-6 14-inch plows based on its drawbar performance.
Stationary Belt Work:
The unit features a 20-inch diameter belt pulley with a 10-inch width, operating at 700 RPM to deliver tested belt power.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company) |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 9 gal (34.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Minneapolis Threshing Machine 13.0L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 30 gal (113.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.00x7.00 inches (152 x 178 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 56 qts (53.0 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis Threshing Machine / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 791.7 ci (13.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 700 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 46.04 hp (34.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 33.21 hp (24.8 kW) |
| Plows | 4-6 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Manual steering / Steel canopy. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 110 inches (279 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 167 inches (424 cm) |
| Rear axle | 3.4375 inch diameter (87 mm) |
| Weight | 12000 lbs (5443 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 109.5 inches (278 cm) |
| Width | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 38x8 |
| Rear tire | 66x20 |
| Weight | 12000 lbs (5443 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 109.5 inches (278 cm) |
| Ag front | 38x8 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 66x20 (steel) |
22-44 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the front frame of the tractor. |
|---|
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 20 inches (50 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 700 |
| Width | 10 inches (25 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 14
| Belt fuel use (max) | 6.7 gal/hour (25.4 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 46.04 hp (34.3 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 2-speed 2WDMay 18 - June 3, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 14 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 33.21 hp (24.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 5104 lbs (2315 kg) |