Minneapolis 17-30 B

The Minneapolis 17-30 B is a utility tractor built for standard tread work. It has a 4x2 2WD chassis and manual steering, making it simple to operate. The tractor uses a gear transmission with 2 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, allowing for basic speed control.

Under the hood, this tractor boasts a powerful 4-cylinder engine made by Minneapolis Threshing Machine. The engine runs on kerosene and is liquid-cooled, with a very high displacement of 522.6 ci. It has a bore of 4.875 inches and a stroke of 7 inches. The engine operates at a low 825 rpm, which is unusual for tractors. The 17-30 B has steel wheels instead of rubber tires, both in front and back. It measures 143 inches long, 76.5 inches wide, and 72 inches tall. With an operating weight of 6,800 lb, it's above average in its class. The tractor uses a hand crank to start and has a category 3 hitch for attaching implements.