Minneapolis (MTM) 35-70 / 40-80
VerifiedThe Minneapolis 35-70 / 40-80 (Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company) were large prairie-type tractors — the 40-80 built 1918–1919 and the 35-70 built 1920–1929. Specifications are being verified — see Sources below.
Specifications
| Nebraska Test | No. 15 (1920) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co., Hopkins, Minn. |
| Brake HP (rated) | 38.67 hp @ 556 rpm |
| Drawbar HP (rated) | 38.67 hp @ 6910 lb pull |
| Drawbar HP (max) | 52.55 hp @ 10998 lb pull |
| Engine | 4-cylinder horizontal, valve-in-head |
| Bore x Stroke | 7 1/4" x 9" |
| Rated RPM | 550 |
| Magneto | K.W. Model HT |
| Carburetor | Kingston Model E |
| Fuel | Kerosene |
| Total Weight | 22500 lb |
| Speeds | 2.1 mph |
| Tested fuel economy | 7.96 hp·hr/gal |
| Test remark | The morning after the brake test, on cranking the engine the clutch and belt wheel broke into many pieces thrown in various directions with great force, and a new clutch and belt wheel were installed. |
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. 015 (1920) — Minneapolis (MTM) 35-70 / 40-80
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.
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.
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis (Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co.) tractors tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
Where this model fits in the Minneapolis-Moline history & timeline →
Videos
Curated third-party videos — MinnieMo is not affiliated; links open on YouTube.
Owner Notes & Questions
Own one, restored one, or have a question about this model? Share it below. Notes are moderated before they appear, and owner-reported details are not treated as verified facts until cited.
Add a note or question