Minneapolis-Moline industrial tractors

Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 400

The Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 400 is an industrial tractor produced from 1959 to 1964 by Minneapolis-Moline in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA. It features a 3.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 56 hp (41.8 kW), with a 5-speed mechanical shuttle or gear transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering (power optional) and disc brakes, designed with an open operator station. It supports various attachments including L-400 and L-500 loaders and B-10 and B-13 backhoes, making it versatile for industrial tasks. The Big Mo 400 has a wheelbase of 77 inches (195 cm), weighs between 3800 and 9059 pounds depending on configuration, and offers hydraulic pump flow of 20 gpm (75.7 lpm).
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ModelBig Mo 400

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 400

Power
Engine power56 hp (41.8 kW)
Engine
TypeMinneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank14 gal (53.0 L)
Rated RPM1750
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Displacement206.5 ci (3.4 L)
Oil capacity6 qts (5.7 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity13.5 qts (12.8 L)
Variants
Jet Starfarm version
Hydraulics
Pump flow20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
Steeringmanual (power optional)
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
Built inHopkins, Minnesota, USA
ManufacturerMinneapolis-Moline
Years produced1959 - 1964
Attachments
Loaders[object Object],[object Object]
Backhoes[object Object],[object Object]
Transmission
Gear
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Options5-speed mechanical shuttle, 5-speed gear
Mechanical shuttle
Typemechanical shuttle
Gears5 forward and reverse
Clutch279.4mm mechanical dry disc
Oil capacity40 qts (37.9 L)
Serial Numbers
196116700001
196216700101
196316700211
196416700361
Final16700410
1959 (military)17000001
1960 (military)17000357
1961 (military)17000633
1962 (military)17000649
1963 (military)17000653
Final (military)17000757
Dimensions & Tires
Length118.625 inches (301 cm)
Weight3800 to 9059 pounds
Wheelbase77 inches (195 cm)
Rear tread56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)
Front tread55.25 inches (140 cm)
Height (hood)60.375 inches (153 cm)
Max front axle10000 lbs (4536 kg)
Clearance (rear axle)15 inches (38 cm)
Industrial rear tires12.4-28, 14.9-28, 16.9-28
Clearance (front axle)14 inches (35 cm)
Industrial front tires7.50-16, 5.50-16
Length with loader and backhoe270 inches (685 cm)
Weight with loader and backhoe9059 lbs (4109 kg)
Weight with L-400 loader and counterweight7750 lbs (3515 kg)