Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 A

The Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company 17-30 A is a utility tractor with a standard tread design. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with manual steering and a simple gear transmission. The tractor has 2 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, making it easy to operate in various farm tasks. This tractor is powered by a large 4-cylinder engine that runs on kerosene. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a very high displacement of 496.2 ci, which means it's quite powerful for its time. It operates at a low speed of 825 rpm, which is below average compared to other tractors. The 17-30 A is a heavy machine, weighing 6100 lb, which is above average for tractors of its class. It has steel wheels instead of rubber tires, with large rear wheels measuring 54 inches in diameter. The tractor is started using a hand crank, which was common for its era.