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Twin City 17-28 vs Twin City KTA

Verdict: Twin City 17-28 vs Twin City KTA

The Twin City 17-28 and the Twin City KTA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Twin City KTA leads on rated power with 20 hp against 17 hp. Twin City KTA 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 KTA is the newer design (1934 vs 1926). In short: choose the Twin City KTA for outright pulling power, or the Twin City 17-28 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 KTA Tractor
Twin City
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Twin CityReference
Twin City (a part of Minneapolis-Moline)Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Total built
15,000Reference
4,552Reference
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
14.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.9 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Plows
3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
16.8 kWReference
18.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.0 kWReference
25.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.6 LReference
4.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 152 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Rated RPM
1000Reference
1150Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
39.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
23.0 kWReference
25.1 kWReference
Max power
16.8 kWReference
18.5 kWReference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Transmission
gearReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
Weight
2426 kgReference
1950 kgReference
Front tire
34x5.75Reference
28x5Reference
Rear tire
50x12Reference
42x10Reference
Ag front
30x5.75 (steel orchard)Reference
28x5 steelReference
Ag rear
42x12 (steel orchard)Reference
42x10 steelReference
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
17-28 Serial Numbers
1928
24029Reference
1929
27687Reference
1930
30104Reference
1931
30282Reference
1932
30299Reference
1933
30310Reference
1934
30334Reference
302200Reference
1935
30763Reference
302372Reference
Location:
front-left of transmissionReference
Final
30808Reference
306751Reference
Capacities
Diameter
40 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
RPM
650Reference
Speed
829.06 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.1 l/hourReference
15.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
1713 kgReference
KTA Serial Number Location
KTA Serial Numbers
1936
303826Reference
1937
304702Reference
1938
306282Reference

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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