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Twin City MTA Specs ( 1934-1938 )

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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)