Overview
The Twin City MTA is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from 1934 to 1938 with a total production of 3,225 units. This two-wheel drive model features a 4.6L four-cylinder distillate engine and a three-speed gear transmission, weighing 4,860 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 248, the tractor achieved a maximum tested belt power of 33.23 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 24.5 hp while burning 3.8 gallons of fuel per hour.
Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 16-valve liquid-cooled vertical I-head engine, manual steering, and an open operator station with a three-speed forward and one-reverse gear layout.
Chassis and Tire Specifications:
The unit stands 64.5 inches high and measures 143 inches in length, utilizing 5.50x16 front tires and 9.00x36 rear tires for its row-crop operations.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Twin City (a part of Minneapolis-Moline) |
| Total built | 3,225 |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Minneapolis 4.6L 4-cyl distillate |
| 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 KE / distillate / 4-cylinder 16-valve / liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Displacement | 283.7 ci (4.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Rated RPM | 1150 |
| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 33.23 hp (24.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 24.5 hp (18.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 64.5 inches (163 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| Weight | 4,860 lbs (2204 kg) |
| Front tire | 5.50x16 |
| Rear tire | 9.00x36 |
| Weight | 4,860 lbs (2204 kg) |
| Ag front | 5.50x16 / 28x5 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 9.00x36 / 42x10 (steel) |
MTA Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the transmission housing, behind the clutch. |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test 248
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 33.23 hp (24.8 kW) |
| Description | Distillate 3-speed 2WDOctober 2 - 17, 1935Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 248 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 24.5 hp (18.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 4171 lbs (1891 kg) |