Minneapolis-Moline industrial tractors

Minneapolis-Moline UTI

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.

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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