Twin City MTA

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Twin City MTA is a classic row-crop tractor from the period when Twin City merged into Minneapolis-Moline. Designed to be a working tractor, its 4x2 2WD chassis and manual steering made it suitable for a variety of farming tasks. The MTA was powered by a Minneapolis-Moline KE 4-cylinder, 283.7 ci liquid-cooled distillate engine with a rated rpm of 1150. The drivetrain offered 3 forward gears and 1 reverse gear through a manual gear transmission with a dry disc clutch. Sitting on steel wheels, the front tire size was 5.50x16 and the rear tire size was 9.00x36, with front and rear rim diameters of 28 and 42 inches respectively. Measuring 143 inches in length and 64.5 inches in height, the tractor had an operating weight of 4,860 lbs. While much is known about the tractor's drivetrain and dimensions, other details such as its PTO type, hydraulic system, and start of manufacturing remain elusive.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4,860

Fuel Type: Distillate

Twin City MTA vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

Poor

Greater than 1% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Minneapolis-Moline
Model: KE
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Vertical
Valve Configuration: I-head
Fuel Type: Distillate
Induction Type: Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 283.7
Bore (in): 4.25
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 1150
Power Output (hp): -

Transmission

Type: Gear
Forward Gears: 3
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 143
Width (in): -
Height (in): 64.5
Operating Weight (lb): 4,860

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): 24
Front Tire Diameter (in): 16 (assuming this is the same as the width for "Ag front: 5.50x16")
Front Tire Width (in): 5.5
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 36 (assuming this is the same as the width for "Ag rear: 9.00x36")
Rear Tire Width (in): 9
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): 28/42 (assuming this corresponds to the steel "Ag front: 28x5" and "Ag rear: 42x10")
Tire Type: Steel (assuming this type from the provided steel wheel sizes)
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: -
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -