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Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500

Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500 tractor
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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

Weight:2475 lbs (1122 kg)
Dump time:3s
Dump angle:45° dump
Lower time:5s
Raise time:6s
Bucket width:72 inches (182 cm)
Lift capacity:4000 lbs lift (full at pin) (1814 kg)
Rollback time:2.7s
Breakout force:6100 lbs breakout (2766 kg)
Reach (dumped):35.4 inches reach (dumped) (89 cm)
Bucket capacity:0.75 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

Weight:2500 lbs (1134 kg)
Backhoe type:Minneapolis-Moline B-13 Backhoe
Bucket force:10742 lbs (4872 kg)
Digging depth:156 inches (396 cm)
Loading height:108 inches (274 cm)
Reach from pivot:183 inches (464 cm)
Transport height:113 inches (287 cm)

Minneapolis-Moline hoe2-model Backhoe

Weight:3100 lbs (1406 kg)
Backhoe type:Minneapolis-Moline hoe2-model Backhoe
Bucket force:14547 lbs (6598 kg)
Digging depth:180 inches (457 cm)
Loading height:127.5 inches (323 cm)
Reach from pivot:208.5 inches (529 cm)
Transport height:133.75 inches (339 cm)

Transmission

Options:5-speed mechanical shuttle, 10-speed two-speed power shift

Power shift

Type:two-speed power shift
Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission:Ampli-Torc

Mechanical shuttle

Type:mechanical shuttle
Gears:5 forward and reverse
Clutch:279.4mm mechanical dry disc
Oil capacity:40 qts (37.9 L)

Serial Numbers

Diesel

1960:17800001
1963:17800066
1964:17800091
1965:17800116
Final:17800145

Gasoline

1960:16800001
1961:16800161
1962:16800392
1963:16800607
1964:16800682
1965:16800747
1966:16800867
Final:16800881
Location:Right side of transmission

Related Models

Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 600

Model:Big Mo 600