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Minneapolis-Moline RTI

Minneapolis-Moline RTI tractor
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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.
Minneapolis-Moline RTIindustrial tractor27 hp2.7L engine4-speed transmission1940-1955RTI-M military variant
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline RTI

Power

Engine power:27 hp (20.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):24 hp (17.9 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:12.00-24
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

Dimensions

Width:59 inches (149 cm) (Minimum width)
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
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
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
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)