Minneapolis-Moline industrial tractors

Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500

The Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500 is an industrial tractor produced from 1960 to 1966 by Minneapolis-Moline in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA. It features a 56 hp 3.4L 4-cylinder gasoline or diesel engine, with options for a 5-speed mechanical shuttle or a 10-speed two-speed power shift transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 77 inches, weighs between 4516 and 10392 pounds depending on attachments, and includes power steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. Attachments include the L-500 front-end loader and B-13 and hoe2-model backhoes.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500

Power

Engine power	56 hp (41.8 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear	14.9-28
Industrial front	7.50-16

Engine

Power	56 hp (41.8 kW)
Options	Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline, Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel
Rated RPM	1750
Air cleaner	oil bath
Bore/Stroke	3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Displacement	206.5 ci (3.4 L)
Oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Diesel engine	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Starter volts	12
Gasoline engine	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	13.5 qts (12.8 L)
Diesel rated RPM	1750
Diesel air cleaner	oil bath
Diesel bore/stroke	3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Diesel displacement	206.5 ci (3.4 L)

Variants

4 Star	farm tractor

Dimensions

Length	120 inches (304 cm)
Weight	4516 to 10392 pounds
Wheelbase	77 inches (195 cm)
Rear tread	57 to 75 inches (144 to 190 cm)
Front tread	55.25 inches (140 cm)
Weight base	4516 lbs (2048 kg)
Height (hood)	61.6 inches (156 cm)
Max front axle	10000 lbs (4536 kg)
Clearance (rear axle)	16 inches (40 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	14 inches (35 cm)
Length with loader and backhoe	270 inches (685 cm)
Weight with loader and B-150 backhoe	10392 lbs (4713 kg)
Weight with L-500 loader and counterweight	8049 lbs (3651 kg)

Hydraulics

Pump flow	20 gpm (75.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Steering	Power steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Built in	Hopkins, Minnesota, USA
Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline
Years produced	1960 - 1966

Attachments

Overview	Front-end loader, Backhoe
L-500 Loader	Weight2475 lbs (1122 kg) Dump time3s Dump angle45° dump Lower time5s Raise time6s Bucket width72 inches (182 cm) Lift capacity4000 lbs lift (full at pin) (1814 kg) Rollback time2.7s Breakout force6100 lbs breakout (2766 kg) Reach (dumped)35.4 inches reach (dumped) (89 cm) Bucket capacity0.75 cu yd (0.6 cu m) Height (at pin)125.5 inches height (at pin) (318 cm) Clearance (dumped)104.75 inches clearance (dumped) (266 cm) Rollback (ground line)28° rollback (ground line)
Minneapolis-Moline B-13 Backhoe	Weight2500 lbs (1134 kg) Backhoe typeMinneapolis-Moline B-13 Backhoe Bucket force10742 lbs (4872 kg) Digging depth156 inches (396 cm) Loading height108 inches (274 cm) Reach from pivot183 inches (464 cm) Transport height113 inches (287 cm)
Minneapolis-Moline hoe2-model Backhoe	Weight3100 lbs (1406 kg) Backhoe typeMinneapolis-Moline hoe2-model Backhoe Bucket force14547 lbs (6598 kg) Digging depth180 inches (457 cm) Loading height127.5 inches (323 cm) Reach from pivot208.5 inches (529 cm) Transport height133.75 inches (339 cm)

Transmission

Options	5-speed mechanical shuttle, 10-speed two-speed power shift
Power shift	Typetwo-speed power shift Gears10 forward and 2 reverse TransmissionAmpli-Torc
Mechanical shuttle	Typemechanical shuttle Gears5 forward and reverse Clutch279.4mm mechanical dry disc Oil capacity40 qts (37.9 L)

Serial Numbers

Diesel	196017800001 196317800066 196417800091 196517800116 Final17800145
Gasoline	196016800001 196116800161 196216800392 196316800607 196416800682 196516800747 196616800867 Final16800881
Location	Right side of transmission