Minneapolis 17-30 B Specs ( 1925-1929 )
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) |
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| Engine type | Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.6L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.875x7.00 inches (124 x 178 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 34 qts (32.2 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis Threshing Machine / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 522.6 ci (8.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 825 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 34.76 hp (25.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 22.37 hp (16.7 kW) |
| Plows | 4 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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| 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
| Height | 72 inches (182 cm) |
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| Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| Rear axle | 2.9 inch diameter (73 mm) |
| 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 | 54x12 |
| Weight | 6800 lbs (3084 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 90.75 inches (230 cm) |
| Ag front | 36x5 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 54x12 (steel) |
17-30 B Serial Number Location
| Description | snloc |
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Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 15.5 inches (39 cm) |
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| RPM | 825 |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 118
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 34.76 hp (25.9 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 2-speed 2WDOctober 21 - November 12, 1925Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 118 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 22.37 hp (16.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 4374 lbs (1984 kg) |
References
| Description | 1125 published in 1992, by Massey Ferguson / General Catalog No. 31 published in 1930, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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