Minneapolis All-Purpose 12-25
VerifiedThe Minneapolis 12-25, built by the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company 1920–1926, was a lighter general-purpose tractor in the Minneapolis line. That line passed to Minneapolis-Moline at the 1929 merger. Specifications are being verified — see Sources below.
Specifications
| Engine | Minneapolis Threshing Machine 7.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel | Kerosene |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 16.26 hp (12.1 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 26.24 hp (19.6 kW) |
| Transmission | 2-speed gear |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
| Weight | 6,400 lbs (2,903 kg) |
| Rear tire | 56x12 |
| Belt pulley diameter | 15 inches (38 cm) |
| Belt pulley width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
| Belt pulley RPM | 750 |
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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