Minneapolis (MTM) 27-42
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The Minneapolis 27-42 (Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company) was built 1928–1929, an uprated power rating derived from the 17-30. Specifications are being verified — see Sources below.
Specifications
| Nebraska Test | No. 162 (1929) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co., Hopkins, Minn. |
| Brake HP (rated) | 42.30 hp @ 926 rpm |
| Brake HP (max) | 48.42 hp @ 925 rpm (operating max, 99.6% of max load) |
| Drawbar HP (rated) | 27.79 hp @ 2956 lb pull |
| Drawbar HP (max) | 34.30 hp @ 3693.5 lb pull |
| Engine | Own make, 4-cylinder vertical (head 'I'), mounted crosswise |
| Bore x Stroke | 4 7/8" x 7" |
| Rated RPM | 925 |
| Magneto | American Bosch ZR4Ed34 |
| Carburetor | Stromberg UTR, 1 1/2" |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Total Weight | 8373 lb (as tested with operator) |
| Speeds | Low 2.69 mph, High 3.42 mph, Reverse 2.52 mph |
| Tested fuel economy | 9.98 hp·hr/gal |
| Test remark | No repairs or adjustments. |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Source: Nebraska Tractor Test No. 162 (1929) — Minneapolis (MTM) 27-42
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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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