Minneapolis 35-70

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Minneapolis 35-70 is a big, powerful utility tractor from the early 1900s. It has a 4-cylinder engine that runs on kerosene and is cooled by liquid. This tractor is very strong, with a very high engine displacement for its time. It can produce up to 60.94 HP at 640 rpm, which is a low engine speed compared to most tractors.

This tractor is built for heavy work. It weighs 22,500 lb, which is above average for tractors. It has steel wheels instead of rubber tires, which was common for old tractors. The Minneapolis 35-70 is 206 inches long, 108 inches wide, and 122 inches tall. It has a hand crank to start the engine, not an electric starter. The tractor has 2 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, making it simple to operate but limited in speed options.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 22500 lb (10206 kg)

Fuel Type: Kerosene

Minneapolis 35-70 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Minneapolis 35-70 is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Minneapolis 35-70 is Excellent. It is greater than 100% 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 35-70 is Poor. It is greater than 1% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Minneapolis Threshing Machine
Model
35-70
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Horizontal
Valve Configuration
Horizontally opposed valves
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
1486 ci (24.4 L)
Bore
7.25 in (184.1 mm)
Stroke
9.00 in (228.6 mm)
Rated RPM
640
Tested Power Output
61 hp (45.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
2
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

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

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