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Years in Production / 1928–1929

Minneapolis

27-42

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Minneapolis 27-42.

46hp

Engine estimate · from belt

2WD Only

Drive

1928–1929

Production years

Minneapolis

Manufacturer

27-42 / 01

At a glance

Production

Standard-tread tractor

Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA

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

Belt Pulley

Diameter: 15.5 inches39 cm
Width: 7.5 inches19 cm
Rpm: 925

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Open operator station.

27-42 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Minneapolis Threshing Machine

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement: 522.6 ci8.6 L
Bore Stroke: 4.875x7.00 inches124 x 178 mm
Fuel System: carburetor
Air Cleaner: oil bath
Rated Rpm: 925
Starter Type: hand crank
Coolant Capacity: 34 qts32.2 L
Fuel Type: gasoline
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.6L 4-cyl gasoline

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

27-42 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type: gear
Gears: 2 forward and 1 reverse

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 143 in363 cm
Width: 76.5 in194 cm
Wheelbase: 90.75 in230 cm
Rear tread: 58.5 in148 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 90.75 inches230 cm
Weight: 6800 lbs3084 kg
Front Tire: 36x5
Rear Tire: 53x12

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 36x5 (steel)
Rear Ag: 53x12 (steel)

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Tractor Photos

27-42 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 162

May 28 - June 11, 1929

Drawbar performance

Id: 162
Belt Power Max: 48.42 hp36.1 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max: 5.1 gal/hour19.3 l/hour
Max Power: 34.3 hp25.6 kW