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Twin City 17-28 vs Twin City KT

Verdict: Twin City 17-28 vs Twin City KT

The Twin City 17-28 and the Twin City KT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Twin City 17-28 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 14 hp. Twin City KT is the lighter machine (1,950 kg vs 4,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Twin City 17-28 holds more fuel (113.6 L vs 90.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Twin City KT is the newer design (1929 vs 1926). In short: choose the Twin City 17-28 for outright pulling power, or the Twin City KT 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 17-28 Tractor
Twin City
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Twin City KT Tractor
Twin City
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
14 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
15,000Reference
2,078Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Variants
17-28
farm tractorReference
Road Chief
industrial tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
113.6 LReference
90.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
11.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.9 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Plows
3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
16.8 kWReference
14.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.0 kWReference
19.3 kWReference
Displacement
5.6 LReference
4.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 152 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Rated RPM
1000Reference
1000Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
39.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
23.0 kWReference
19.3 kWReference
Max power
16.8 kWReference
14.1 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
198 cmReference
Weight
2426 kgReference
1950 kgReference
Front tire
34x5.75Reference
28x5Reference
Rear tire
50x12Reference
42x10Reference
Ag front
30x5.75 (steel orchard)Reference
28x5 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
42x12 (steel orchard)Reference
42x10 (steel)Reference
Length
340 cmReference
332 cmReference
Orchard Length
354 cmReference
Orchard Width
146 cmReference
Height
167 cmReference
163 cmReference
Orchard Height
149 cmReference
Orchard Shipping weight
2086 kgReference
Orchard Ground clearance
15 cmReference
Front tread
99 cmReference
Rear tread
69 cmReference
Flange rear axle
69 mmReference
17-28 Serial Numbers
1928
24029Reference
1929
27687Reference
1930
30104Reference
1931
30282Reference
1932
30299Reference
1933
30310Reference
1934
30334Reference
1935
30763Reference
Location:
front-left of transmissionReference
Serial number on the top-right of transmissionReference
Final
30808Reference
Capacities
Diameter
40 cmReference
35 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
149 cmReference
RPM
650Reference
715Reference
Speed
829.06 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.1 l/hourReference
9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
1713 kgReference
1512 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
tranmissionReference
KT Serial Numbers

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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