Tractor · 1918Unverified
Minneapolis 17-30 A
Minneapolis 17-30 A — Standard-tread tractor · 17 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
17 hp
Max power
14.7 kW
Weight
2766 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMinneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company)Reference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesspur gearReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.1L 4-cyl keroseneReference
Fuel tank68.1 LReference
Aux. fuel22.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)12.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)22.4 kWReference
Plows3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)14.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)23.8 kWReference
Minneapolis Threshing MachineReference
keroseneReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke121 x 178 mmReference
Rated RPM825Reference
Starter typehand crankReference
Coolant capacity32.2 LReference
Belt power (max)23.8 kWReference
Max power14.7 kWReference
Transmission
2-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase204 cmReference
Weight2766 kgReference
Front tire36x5Reference
Rear tire54x12Reference
Ag front36x5 (steel)Reference
Ag rear54x12 (steel)Reference
Length337 cmReference
Width194 cmReference
Height182 cmReference
Rear axle73 mmReference
Rear tread148 cmReference
17-30 A Serial Number Location
Serial number plate at forward end of operator station.Reference
Capacities
Diameter39 cmReference
Width19 cmReference
RPM825Reference
Test results
Kerosene 2-speed 2WDMarch 28 - April 2, 1921Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 70 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)14.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull1778 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.