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Minneapolis 17-30 A vs Minneapolis 17-30 B
Verdict: Minneapolis 17-30 A vs Minneapolis 17-30 B
The Minneapolis 17-30 A and the Minneapolis 17-30 B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Minneapolis 17-30 A is the lighter machine (2,766 kg vs 3,084 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis 17-30 B is the newer design (1925 vs 1918). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company)Reference
Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company)Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
68.1 LReference
68.1 LReference
Aux. fuel
22.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Plows
3 (14-inch)Reference
4 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
14.7 kWReference
16.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.8 kWReference
25.9 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
8.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 178 mmReference
124 x 178 mmReference
Rated RPM
825Reference
825Reference
Starter type
hand crankReference
hand crankReference
Coolant capacity
32.2 LReference
32.2 LReference
Belt power (max)
23.8 kWReference
25.9 kWReference
Max power
14.7 kWReference
16.7 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
204 cmReference
230 cmReference
Weight
2766 kgReference
3084 kgReference
Front tire
36x5Reference
36x5Reference
Rear tire
54x12Reference
54x12Reference
Ag front
36x5 (steel)Reference
36x5 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
54x12 (steel)Reference
54x12 (steel)Reference
Length
337 cmReference
363 cmReference
Height
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Rear axle
73 mmReference
73 mmReference
Rear tread
148 cmReference
148 cmReference
17-30 A Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
39 cmReference
39 cmReference
Width
194 cmReference
194 cmReference
RPM
825Reference
825Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
14.8 l/hourReference
19.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
1778 kgReference
1984 kgReference
17-30 B Serial Number Location
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.