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Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 A vs Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40

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Minneapolis Threshing Machine CompanyModel A

Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 A

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
2
Full 17-30 A specs
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Minneapolis Threshing Machine CompanyModel B

Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
727 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
2
Full 20-40 specs
Minneapolis Threshing Machine CompanyMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 A
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Minneapolis Threshing Machine CompanyMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 20-40 higher · +231 ci (+47%)
17-30 A496 ci
20-40727 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

17-30 A is in the 93rd percentile; 20-40 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
17-30 A4
20-404
Median Utility Tractor4

17-30 A is in the 50th percentile; 20-40 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
17-30 A2
20-402
Median Utility Tractor12

17-30 A is in the 1st percentile; 20-40 is in the 1st · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 20-40 higher · +5,900 lb (+97%)
17-30 A6,100 lb
20-4012,000 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

17-30 A is in the 58th percentile; 20-40 is in the 90th · 5,107 models

17-30 A (A)20-40 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 AMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40Difference
ManufacturerMinneapolis Threshing Machine CompanyMinneapolis Threshing Machine CompanySame
Model17-30 A20-40—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility, Standard TreadSame

Engine

SpecMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 AMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40Difference
ManufacturerMinneapolis Threshing Machine CompanyMinneapolis—
Rated RPM825RPM650RPM▲ 17-30 A+175 RPM · +27%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement496ci727ci▲ 20-40+231 ci · +47%
Bore4.8in5.8in▲ 20-40+1 in · +21%
Stroke7in7inSame

Transmission

SpecMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 AMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 AMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40Difference
Length133in167in▲ 20-40+34 in · +26%
Width76.5in96in▲ 20-40+19.5 in · +25%
Height72in111in▲ 20-40+39 in · +54%
Operating Weight6,100lb12,000lb▲ 20-40+5,900 lb · +97%

Hydraulics

SpecMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 AMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 AMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Electrical

SpecMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 AMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40Difference
Starter TypeHand CrankHand crankSame

Capacities

SpecMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 AMinneapolis Threshing Machine Company 20-40Difference
Coolant8.5galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 93rd percentile (496 ci)B · 96th percentile (727 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 · 58th percentile (6,100 lb)B · 90th percentile (12,000 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 45th percentile (133 in)B · 84th percentile (167 in)
A · 17-30 AB · 20-40Median Utility Tractor
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