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Minneapolis All-Purpose 12-25

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The 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 TestNo. 13 (1920)
ManufacturerMinneapolis 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
Engine4-cylinder vertical, L-head
Bore x Stroke4 1/2" x 7"
Rated RPM750
MagnetoK.W. Model H
CarburetorKingston
FuelKerosene
Total Weight6600 lb
SpeedsLow 2.21 mph, High 2.98 mph
Tested fuel economy6.71 hp·hr/gal
Test remarkThe 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

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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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