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Minneapolis 15-30 vs Minneapolis 17-30 A

Verdict: Minneapolis 15-30 vs Minneapolis 17-30 A

The Minneapolis 15-30 and the Minneapolis 17-30 A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis 17-30 A leads on rated power with 17 hp against 15 hp. Minneapolis 15-30 is the lighter machine (2,540 kg vs 2,766 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis 15-30 holds more fuel (70.0 L vs 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis 17-30 A is the newer design (1918 vs 1915). In short: choose the Minneapolis 17-30 A for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis 15-30 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Minneapolis 15-30 Tractor
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis 17-30 A Tractor
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company)Reference
Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
70.0 LReference
68.1 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Displacement
6.5 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 178 mmReference
121 x 178 mmReference
Rated RPM
750Reference
825Reference
Starter type
hand crankReference
hand crankReference
Aux. fuel
22.7 LReference
Plows
3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
14.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.8 kWReference
Coolant capacity
32.2 LReference
Belt power (max)
23.8 kWReference
Max power
14.7 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
2540 kgReference
2766 kgReference
Rear tire
56x10Reference
54x12Reference
Ag rear
56x20 (steel)Reference
54x12 (steel)Reference
Length
426 cmReference
337 cmReference
Wheelbase
204 cmReference
Front tire
36x5Reference
Ag front
36x5 (steel)Reference
Height
182 cmReference
Rear axle
73 mmReference
Rear tread
148 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
38 cmReference
39 cmReference
Width
182 cmReference
194 cmReference
RPM
825Reference
17-30 A Serial Number Location
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
14.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
1778 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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