Twin City KT

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Twin City KT is a utility tractor built for standard tread work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a manual steering setup. The tractor uses a gear transmission with 3 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, giving farmers good control over their speed.

Under the hood, the KT has a 4-cylinder Minneapolis engine that runs on kerosene. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with a very high displacement of 283.7 cubic inches. It operates at a low 1000 RPM, which is unusual compared to most tractors. The KT has steel wheels instead of rubber tires, both in front and back. It's a big machine, measuring 131 inches long, 59 inches wide, and 64.5 inches tall. Weighing 4300 pounds, it's about average for tractors of its time.

This tractor is started with a hand-crank, which was common for its era. It has a large coolant capacity of 24 quarts, helping it stay cool during long work days. The front wheels are 28 inches in diameter, while the rear wheels are larger at 42 inches. Overall, the Twin City KT is a sturdy, powerful tractor designed for farmers who need a reliable workhorse for their fields.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4300 lb (1950 kg)

Fuel Type: Kerosene

Twin City KT vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Twin City KT is Average. It is greater than 45% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Twin City KT is Above Average. It is greater than 84% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Twin City KT is Poor. It is greater than 2% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Minneapolis
Cooling Type
Liquid
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
284 ci (4.6 L)
Bore
4.25 in (107.9 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
1000

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
3
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

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