Minneapolis Steel & Machinery co.

Twin City 17 (17-28) (1926-1935)

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1926-1935

The 17-28 was a standard tread tractor manufactured in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It had a Twin City 5.6L four-cylinder kerosene engine. It was a 4×2 2WD with manual steering, mechanical contracting band brakes, two-speed gear transmission, and an open operator station. Announced in 1919, the 12-20 was designated as the 17-28 model around 1926. The Twin City 17-28 was equipped with either a Holley or Schebler carburetor. Other accessories included a Bosch high tension magneto. In Nebraska Test No. 121, the 17-28 delivered a maximum of 30.91 belt horsepower and 22.5 horses on the drawbar. The maximum drawbar pull of 3,777 pounds was made while traveling at 2.2 MPH. Production of the 17-28 continued into the Minneapolis-Moline merger.


Tractor Info

Engine: OWN Vertical Valve In Head

Cylinders: 4

Bore & Stroke: 4.25x6.00

RPM: 1000

CID: 340.5

Fuel: Kerosene/Gasoline

Main Fuel Tank Cap: 30

Aux Fuel Tank Cap:

Carburetor: Holley 257

Cooling Capacity: 10.5

Drawbar HP: 22.51

Belt PTO HP: 30.91

Weight: 5900 lbs

Length: 134 inches

Width: 66 inches

Height: 66 inches

Number of Gears: 2/1

Options:


Total Produced: 1500

1926: 19220

1927: 21406

1928: 24687

1929: 27687

1930: 30104

1931: 30282

1932: 30299

1933: 30310

1934: 30334

1935: 30763-30808

Location: Brass plate on the left side in front of the transmission



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