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Years in Production / 1918–1928

Minneapolis

17-30 A

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Minneapolis 17-30 A.

33hp

Engine estimate · from belt

2WD Only

Drive

1918–1928

Production years

Minneapolis

Manufacturer

17-30 A / 01

At a glance

Production

Standard-tread tractor

Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA

Manufacturer: Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company)

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Open operator station.

Final Drives: spur gear

Belt Pulley

Diameter: 15.5 inches39 cm
Width: 7.5 inches19 cm
Rpm: 825

17-30 A / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Minneapolis Threshing Machine

kerosene

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 496.2 ci8.1 L
Bore Stroke: 4.75x7.00 inches121 x 178 mm
Rated Rpm: 825
Starter Type: hand crank
Coolant Capacity: 34 qts32.2 L
Fuel Type: kerosene
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.1L 4-cyl kerosene

Fuel Tank: 18 gal68.1 L
Aux Fuel: 6 gal22.7 L

17-30 A / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type: gear
Gears: 2 forward and 1 reverse

17-30 A / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 133 in337 cm
Width: 76.5 in194 cm
Height: 72 in182 cm
Wheelbase: 80.5 in204 cm
Rear tread: 58.5 in148 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 80.5 inches204 cm
Weight: 6100 lbs2766 kg
Front Tire: 36x5
Rear Tire: 54x12

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 36x5 (steel)
Rear Ag: 54x12 (steel)

17-30 A / 05

Tractor Photos

17-30 A / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 70

Kerosene 2-speed 2WDMarch 28 - April 2, 1921

Drawbar performance

Id: 70
Belt Power Max: 31.95 hp23.8 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max: 3.9 gal/hour14.8 l/hour
Max Power: 19.69 hp14.7 kW
Max Pull: 3921 lbs1778 kg