Minneapolis 27-42

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Minneapolis 27-42 is a utility tractor built for farm work. It has a 2WD chassis and manual steering, making it easy to handle in fields. The tractor has a gear transmission with 2 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, allowing for different speeds when working.

This tractor is powered by a large 4-cylinder gasoline engine made by The Minneapolis Threshing Co. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a very high displacement of 522.6 ci. It can produce 48.42 hp at 925 rpm, which is enough power for most farm tasks. The tractor has steel wheels instead of rubber tires, which was common for older models. It's quite heavy, weighing 8,373 lb, and measures 143 inches long and 76.5 inches wide. The Minneapolis 27-42 also has a belt pulley for running other farm equipment.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 8373 lb (3798 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Minneapolis 27-42 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Minneapolis 27-42 is Above Average. It is greater than 79% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Minneapolis 27-42 is Excellent. It is greater than 94% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Minneapolis 27-42 is Poor. It is greater than 2% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
The Minneapolis Threshing Co.
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Cylinders
4
Displacement
523 ci (8.6 L)
Bore
5.25 in (133.3 mm)
Stroke
7.00 in (177.8 mm)
Rated RPM
925
Tested Power Output
48 hp (36.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
2
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual