Minneapolis-Moline industrial tractors

Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M

The Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M was a version of the RTI industrial tractor built for the United States military in 1953. It features a Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 24 hp drawbar power. The tractor has a 4-speed gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, and an open operator station. It was built in Minneapolis, MN with a total production of 249 units. The RTI-M has a wheelbase of 66.5 inches, length of 104 inches, width of 60 inches, height of 64 inches, and weighs 4,000 lbs. It rides on 7.50x16 front tires and 12x24 rear tires.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M

Power

Drawbar (claimed)	24 hp (17.9 kW)

Tires

Rear tire	12x24
Front tire	7.50x16

Engine

Type	Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	14 gal (53.0 L)
Point gap	0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM	1500
Bore/Stroke	3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm)
Displacement	165 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)
Coolant capacity	13.5 qts (12.8 L)
Intake valve clearance	0.025 inches (hot) (0.635 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm)

Dimensions

Width	60 inches (152 cm)
Height	64 inches (162 cm)
Length	104 inches (264 cm)
Weight	4,000 lbs (1814 kg)
Wheelbase	66.5 inches (168 cm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Built in	Minneapolis, MN
Description	The Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M was a version of the RTI industrial tractor built for the United States military.
Total built	249
Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline

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