Twin City 16-30
VerifiedThe Twin City 16-30 was built by Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Co. under the Twin City name, approximately 1917–1919, with about 702 built. After the 1929 merger that created Minneapolis-Moline, the later Twin City designs were assembled under the MM banner.
The serial ranges below are from Tony Thompson’s compiled Twin City serial record (hosted by the Minneapolis-Moline Collectors Inc.), drawn from factory archives. Use them to date a tractor, and confirm against the machine’s own number. We do not assert horsepower or other specifications here until confirmed against factory literature.
Serial Number Ranges
| Year | Serial range | Number type | Source confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 5501 – 6203 | tractor plate | Verified High |
Specifications
| Engine | 9.7L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 9.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel | Kerosene |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 16 hp / 11.9 kW |
| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp / 22.4 kW |
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
| Transmission | 1-speed gear |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | Manual |
| Operator station | Open |
| Weight | 7,800 lbs / 3,538 kg |
| Rear tire | 54x12 |
| Years built | 1918 - 1920 |
| Built | 702 units, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Source: TractorData: Twin City 16-30
Finding Parts
We don't publish part numbers we can't verify against factory literature. The authority for this model's part numbers is its factory parts catalog; interchange is serial- and configuration-dependent, so always confirm against the parts book before buying.
Documented parts
Cataloged Minneapolis-Moline part numbers documented for this model. Applications vary by serial, year, and configuration — confirm against your parts book before ordering.
Spark Plug
- TW2410 — Spark plug, 7/8" SAE
Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)
No tractors registered for this model yet. The MinnieMo registry is owner-submitted and moderator-reviewed — help start the census.
702 built (per Production total source — Twin City 16-30) — none registered yet. Be the first to put one on the map.
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: Twin City Tractor Serial Numbers — Tony Thompson (MMCI) tier 2
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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