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Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M

Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M tractor
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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

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse

Serial Numbers

Year start:1953
Final number:05500249
Start number:05500001
Serial number location:Inside of right fender, facing driver seat