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Twin City 12-20 vs Twin City FTA

Verdict: Twin City 12-20 vs Twin City FTA

The Twin City 12-20 and the Twin City FTA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Twin City FTA leads on rated power with 45 hp against 35 hp. Twin City 12-20 is the lighter machine (2,268 kg vs 3,138 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Twin City FTA holds more fuel (113.6 L vs 75.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Twin City FTA is the newer design (1935 vs 1919). In short: choose the Twin City FTA for outright pulling power, or the Twin City 12-20 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
Twin City 12-20 Tractor
Twin City
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Twin City FTA Tractor
Twin City
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Twin CityReference
Twin City (a part of Minneapolis-Moline)Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
9,700Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
113.6 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
13.2 LReference
Engine
26.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
Plows
3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
13.7 kWReference
26.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)
20.8 kWReference
Displacement
5.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 152 mmReference
117 x 152 mmReference
Power
26.1 kWReference
Fuel system
Holley carburetorReference
Rated RPM
1000Reference
1075Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Belt power (max)
20.8 kWReference
Max power
13.7 kWReference
26.3 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
Weight
2268 kgReference
3138 kgReference
Front tire
34x5.75Reference
Rear tire
50x12Reference
Ag front
30x5.75 (orchard)Reference
Ag rear
42x12 (orchard)Reference
Length
354 cmReference
Height
146 cmReference
Shipping weight
2268 kgReference
Operating weight
3138 kgReference
12-20 Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
40 cmReference
40 cmReference
Width
146 cmReference
19 cmReference
RPM
650Reference
650Reference
Speed
822.96 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
1576 kgReference
2142 kgReference
Fuel use
16.7 l/hourReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
33.3 kWReference
FTA Serial Numbers
1935
154300Reference
1936
155382Reference
1937
156248Reference
1938
156909Reference

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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