Head to head · Utility

Minneapolis 17-30 B vs Minneapolis 27-42

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MinneapolisModel A

Minneapolis 17-30 B

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
523 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
2
Full 17-30 B specs
Minneapolis 27-42 Tractor
MinneapolisModel B

Minneapolis 27-42

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
523 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
2
Full 27-42 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
17-30 B523 ci
27-42523 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

17-30 B is in the 94th percentile; 27-42 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
17-30 B4
27-424
Median Utility Tractor4

17-30 B is in the 50th percentile; 27-42 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
17-30 B2
27-422
Median Utility Tractor12

17-30 B is in the 1st percentile; 27-42 is in the 1st · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 27-42 higher · +1,573 lb (+23%)
17-30 B6,800 lb
27-428,373 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

17-30 B is in the 65th percentile; 27-42 is in the 78th · 5,107 models

17-30 B (A)27-42 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMinneapolis 17-30 BMinneapolis 27-42Difference
ManufacturerMinneapolisMinneapolisSame
Model17-30 B27-42—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility, Standard TreadSame

Engine

SpecMinneapolis 17-30 BMinneapolis 27-42Difference
ManufacturerMinneapolis Threshing MachineThe Minneapolis Threshing Co.—
Rated RPM825RPM925RPM▲ 27-42+100 RPM · +12%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement523ci523ciSame
Bore4.9in5.3in▲ 27-42+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke7in7inSame

Transmission

SpecMinneapolis 17-30 BMinneapolis 27-42Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMinneapolis 17-30 BMinneapolis 27-42Difference
Length143in143inSame
Width76.5in76.5inSame
Height72inNot recorded—
Operating Weight6,800lb8,373lb▲ 27-42+1,573 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecMinneapolis 17-30 BMinneapolis 27-42Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecMinneapolis 17-30 BMinneapolis 27-42Difference
Hitch Category3Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMinneapolis 17-30 BMinneapolis 27-42Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Electrical

SpecMinneapolis 17-30 BMinneapolis 27-42Difference
Starter TypeHand crankNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecMinneapolis 17-30 BMinneapolis 27-42Difference
Coolant8.5gal8.5galSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 94th percentile (523 ci)B · 94th percentile (523 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 1st percentile (2)B · 1st percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 65th percentile (6,800 lb)B · 78th percentile (8,373 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 59th percentile (143 in)B · 59th percentile (143 in)
A · 17-30 BB · 27-42Median Utility Tractor
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