Overview
The Twin City Model MT is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 1930 and 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a total production of 420 units. It features a 283.7 cubic inch, four-cylinder kerosene engine and a three-speed gear transmission with an open operator station. Nebraska Tractor Test 197 recorded a maximum belt power of 26.68 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 2,889 lbs using steel ag tires.
Ideal Applications
Belt Pulley Performance:
The tractor is equipped with a 14-inch diameter belt pulley that rotates at 715 RPM, providing a tested maximum output of 26.68 hp.
Tested Drawbar Output:
Under Nebraska Test 197 conditions, the model achieved a maximum drawbar power of 18.17 hp and was rated for pulling 2 to 3 14-inch plows.
Mechanical Configuration:
The 4,860-lb machine operates on a 2WD manual steering system with 25x5.75 steel front tires and 42x10 steel rear tires.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Twin City (a part of Minneapolis-Moline) |
| Total built | 420 |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Minneapolis 4.6L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Displacement | 283.7 ci (4.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | Schebler TT carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 26.68 hp (19.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 13 hp (9.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 18.17 hp (13.5 kW) |
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 64.5 inches (163 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| Weight | 4,860 lbs (2204 kg) |
| Width | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Front tire | 25x5.75 |
| Rear tire | 42x10 |
| Weight | 4,860 lbs (2204 kg) |
| Ag front | 25x5.75 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 42x10 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 14 inches (35 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 715 |
| Speed | 2620 ft/min (798.58 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
MT Serial Number Location
| Description | Left side of tractor. |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test 197
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 26.68 hp (19.9 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 3-speed 2WDSeptember 30 - October 8, 1931Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 197 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 1 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 18.17 hp (13.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 2889 lbs (1310 kg) |