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Minneapolis-Moline UTI

Minneapolis-Moline UTI tractor
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The Minneapolis-Moline UTI was an industrial tractor produced from 1940 to 1959. It was the industrial version of the Minneapolis-Moline U and had several variants including the UTIL with a six-speed shuttle transmission, the diesel-powered UTID, the military UTIL-M built in 1953, and the UMIL variant with a 340B-4 engine. It featured a 49 hp 4.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, two transmission options (5-speed unsynchronized gear and 6-speed mechanical shuttle), and was built with two-wheel drive and manual steering. The tractor had a rear PTO of 540 rpm and an open operator station. It weighed 7400 lbs and had industrial tires sized 8.25-20 front and 12.00-28 rear.
Minneapolis-Moline UTIindustrial tractor49 hp4.6L engine5-speed transmission6-speed shuttleUTILUTIDUTIL-M
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline UTI

Power

Engine power:49 hp (36.5 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:12.00-28
Front tire:8.25-20
Industrial rear:12.00-28
Industrial front:8.25-20

Engine

Type:gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Minneapolis-Moline 283A-4
Power:49 hp (36.5 kW)
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:600-1500
Aux. fuel:1 gal (3.8 L)
Fuel tank:21.5 gal (81.4 L)
Rated RPM:1300
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
Compression:5.4:1
Displacement:283.7 ci (4.6 L)
Oil capacity:10 qts (9.5 L)
Starter volts:6 (Six-volt starter used through the 1952 model year), 12 (Twelve-volt starter used from 1953 on)
Engine options:Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline, Minneapolis-Moline gasoline
Coolant capacity:24 qts (22.7 L)

Variants

UTID:diesel engine
UTIL:shuttle transmission
UTIL-M:military version

Dimensions

Width:77 inches (195 cm) Minimum width
Length:134.7 inches (342 cm)
Weight:7400 lbs (3356 kg)
Wheelbase:87.9 inches (223 cm)
Front tread:56 inches (142 cm)
Height (hood):62 inches (157 cm)
Max front axle:10000 lbs (4536 kg)
Ballasted weight:10000 lbs (4536 kg)
Height (steering wheel):72 inches (182 cm)

Electrical

Battery volts:6
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Final drives:bull gear
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Notes:The UTI was the industrial version of the Minneapolis-Moline U. Several versions were built. The UTIL offered a six-speed shuttle. The UTIL-D used a diesel engine and was built from 1953 to 1959. The UTIL-M was for the US military and only built in 1953. The UMIL variant used a 340B-4 engine.
Total built:357 (UTIL-M), 42 (UMIL)
Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline

Transmission

Notes:The 6-speed shuttle was used on the model UTIL. Built from 1948 to 1957. Reverse speeds are 12% slower than forward.
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:52 qts (49.2 L)
Type (5-speed):unsynchronized gear
Type (6-speed):mechanical shuttle
Gears (5-speed):5 forward and 1 reverse
Gears (6-speed):6 forward and reverse
Transmission options:5-speed unsynchronized gear, 6-speed mechanical shuttle

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540

Serial Number Location

Location:Right side of tractor, just ahead of rear axle.

Related Models

Minneapolis-Moline UTID

Model:UTID

Minneapolis-Moline UTIL

Model:UTIL

Minneapolis-Moline UTIL-M

Model:UTIL-M