Minneapolis-Moline industrial tractors
Minneapolis-Moline RTI
The Minneapolis-Moline RTI was produced from 1940 to 1955 as an industrial tractor version of the R series. It featured a foot clutch and throttle, a straight front axle, and was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The RTI was powered by a 2.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine producing 27 hp, with a 4-speed gear transmission and two-wheel drive. It had an open operator station and optional open center hydraulics. The tractor had a wheelbase of 66.5 inches, weighed 3650 lbs, and used 7.50-16 front tires and 12.00-24 rear tires. A military variant, the RTI-M, was also produced.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline RTI
Power
| Engine power | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 12.00-24 |
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| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Minneapolis-Moline EE |
| Power | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 5.7:1 |
| Displacement | 165.1 ci (2.7 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.025 inches (hot) (0.635 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm) |
Variants
| RTI-M | military |
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Dimensions
| Width | 59 inches (149 cm) (Minimum width) |
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| Length | 104 inches (264 cm) |
| Weight | 3650 lbs (1655 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 inches (168 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Front tread | 47.25 inches (120 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 55.5 inches (140 cm) |
| Rear tread (optional) | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 12.5 inches (31 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 63.5 inches (161 cm) |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center (Optional) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3500 psi (241.3 bar) |
| Pump flow | 0.625 gpm (2.4 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Built in | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Description | The Minneapolis-Moline RTI was the industrial version of the R series. The RTI featured a foot clutch and throttle, plus a straight front axle. |
| Total built | 4,338 |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Years produced | 1940 - 1955 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | 254mm mechanical dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1940 | 402201 |
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| 1941 | 405576 |
| 1942 | 407951 |
| 1943 | 408826 |
| 1944 | 409358 |
| 1945 | 410748 |
| 1946 | 413755 |
| 1947 | 416545 |
| 1948 | 0054800001 |
| 1949 | 0054900001 |
| 1950 | 0055000001 |
| 1951 | 00500116 |
| 1952 | 00500599 |
| 1953 | 00501001 |
| 1954 | 00501312 |
| 1955 | 00501512 |
| 1953 RTI-M | 05500001-05500249 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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