Minneapolis (MTM) 17-30
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The Minneapolis 17-30 (Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company) was a cross-motor tractor — the Type A built 1918–1928 and the Type B 1925–1929 — and continued to be marketed after the 1929 Minneapolis-Moline merger. Specifications are being verified — see Sources below.
Specifications
| Engine | Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.1L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 8.1 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel | Kerosene |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 19.69 hp (14.7 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 31.95 hp (23.8 kW) |
| Transmission | 2-speed gear |
| Wheelbase | 80.5 inches (204 cm) |
| Weight | 6,100 lbs (2,766 kg) |
| Front tire | 36x5 |
| Rear tire | 54x12 |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Auxiliary fuel tank | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Belt pulley diameter | 15.5 inches (39 cm) |
| Belt pulley width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Belt pulley RPM | 825 |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Finding Parts
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Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis (Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co.) tractors tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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