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
| Nebraska Test | No. 13 (1920) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co., Hopkins, Minn. |
| Brake HP (rated) | 25.10 hp @ 748 rpm |
| Brake HP (max) | 26.24 hp @ 760 rpm |
| Drawbar HP (rated) | 12.33 hp @ 2150 lb pull |
| Drawbar HP (max) | 16.26 hp @ 2852 lb pull |
| Engine | 4-cylinder vertical, L-head |
| Bore x Stroke | 4 1/2" x 7" |
| Rated RPM | 750 |
| Magneto | K.W. Model H |
| Carburetor | Kingston |
| Fuel | Kerosene |
| Total Weight | 6600 lb |
| Speeds | Low 2.21 mph, High 2.98 mph |
| Tested fuel economy | 6.71 hp·hr/gal |
| Test remark | The throttle lever and part of the control for the water feed to the carburetor were broken and replaced, and the fan belt was re-laced once and tightened. |
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. 013 (1920) — Minneapolis All-Purpose 12-25
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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