Minneapolis 27-42 Specs ( 1928-1929 )
Overview
The Minneapolis 27-42 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1928 and 1929 in Hopkins, Minnesota. It features an 8.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine and is configured with a 2-speed gear transmission and an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 162, this model achieved a maximum tested drawbar power of 34.3 hp and a maximum tested belt power of 48.42 hp.
Belt Pulley Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 15.5-inch diameter belt pulley that operates at a rated 925 RPM and has a width of 7.5 inches.
Mechanical Specifications:
This 6,800-pound tractor utilizes a two-wheel drive system with manual steering and steel ag tires measuring 36x5 in the front and 53x12 in the rear.
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) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.6L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.875x7.00 inches (124 x 178 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 34 qts (32.2 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis Threshing Machine / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 522.6 ci (8.6 L) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 925 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 48.42 hp (36.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 34.3 hp (25.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
|---|---|
| Rear tread | 58.5 inches (148 cm) |
| Weight | 6800 lbs (3084 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 90.75 inches (230 cm) |
| Width | 76.5 inches (194 cm) |
| Front tire | 36x5 |
| Rear tire | 53x12 |
| Weight | 6800 lbs (3084 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 90.75 inches (230 cm) |
| Ag front | 36x5 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 53x12 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 15.5 inches (39 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 925 |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 162
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 48.42 hp (36.1 kW) |
| Description | May 28 - June 11, 1929Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 162 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 34.3 hp (25.6 kW) |
References
| Description | General Catalog No. 31 published in 1930, by Minneapolis-Moline / More Power - The Minneapolis 27-42 Tractor published in 1928, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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