Tractor · 1925Unverified
Minneapolis 17-30 B
Minneapolis 17-30 B — 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
16.7 kW
Weight
3084 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
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Minneapolis Threshing Machine 8.6L 4-cyl keroseneReference
Fuel tank68.1 LReference
Aux. fuel22.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)12.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)22.4 kWReference
Plows4 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)16.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)25.9 kWReference
Minneapolis Threshing MachineReference
keroseneReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement8.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke124 x 178 mmReference
Rated RPM825Reference
Starter typehand crankReference
Coolant capacity32.2 LReference
Belt power (max)25.9 kWReference
Max power16.7 kWReference
Transmission
2-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase230 cmReference
Weight3084 kgReference
Front tire36x5Reference
Rear tire54x12Reference
Ag front36x5 (steel)Reference
Ag rear54x12 (steel)Reference
Length363 cmReference
Width194 cmReference
Height182 cmReference
Rear axle73 mmReference
Rear tread148 cmReference
17-30 B Serial Number Location
snlocReference
Capacities
Diameter39 cmReference
Width19 cmReference
RPM825Reference
Test results
Kerosene 2-speed 2WDOctober 21 - November 12, 1925Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 118 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)19.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull1984 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.