Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star

The Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star is a row-crop tractor produced from 1959 to 1963 by Minneapolis-Moline. It features a 3.4L 4-cylinder engine available in gasoline, diesel, and LP-gas variants. The tractor offers a choice of transmissions including a 5-speed gear and a 10-speed two-speed power shift. It has a live rear PTO with a 540 rpm type and power outputs ranging from 39 hp drawbar to 48 hp PTO depending on the fuel type. The 4 Star has a wheelbase of 87 inches, weighs between 4120 and 4320 pounds depending on the fuel type, and includes power steering and disc brakes. It was originally priced at $3,300 in 1962.

Power52 hp[P]

Founded1959 - 1963

Model4 Star

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star

Power

PTO (tested)	44.57 hp (33.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	38.58 hp (28.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	39 hp (29.1 kW)
Gas PTO (claimed)	47 hp (35.0 kW)
Diesel PTO (claimed)	44 hp (32.8 kW)
LP-gas PTO (claimed)	48 hp (35.8 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	13.6-38
Ag front	5.50-16, 9.00-10 (Single front wheel)

Engine

Engine options	Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline, Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel, Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl LP-gas
Diesel engine rated RPM	1750
LP-gas engine rated RPM	1750
Fuel tank capacity (Gas)	17 gal (64.3 L)
Diesel engine air cleaner	oil bath
Diesel engine bore/stroke	3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Gasoline engine rated RPM	1750
LP-gas engine air cleaner	oil bath
LP-gas engine bore/stroke	3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Diesel engine displacement	206 ci (3.4 L)
Diesel engine oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
LP-gas engine displacement	206 ci (3.4 L)
LP-gas engine oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Diesel engine starter volts	12
Fuel tank capacity (Diesel)	17 gal (64.3 L)
Fuel tank capacity (LP-gas)	23.5 gal (88.9 L)
Gasoline engine air cleaner	oil bath
Gasoline engine bore/stroke	3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
LP-gas engine starter volts	12
Gasoline engine displacement	206 ci (3.4 L)
Gasoline engine oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Gasoline engine starter volts	12
Diesel engine coolant capacity	13.5 qts (12.8 L)
LP-gas engine coolant capacity	13.5 qts (12.8 L)
Gasoline engine coolant capacity	13.5 qts (12.8 L)

Weight

Gas	4120 lbs (1868 kg)
Diesel	4220 lbs (1914 kg)
LP-gas	4320 lbs (1959 kg)
Ballasted	8495 lbs (3853 kg)

Dimensions

Width	82 inches (208 cm)
Length	132 inches (335 cm)
Wheelbase	87 inches (220 cm)
Rear tread	56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm)
Front tread	7.75/12.875 inches (19/32 cm), 50 to 74 inches (127 to 187 cm)
Height (exhaust)	86 inches (218 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	26 inches (66 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	71 inches (180 cm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Steering	Power steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Original price	$3,300 in 1962
Years produced	1959 - 1963

Transmission

Power shift type	two-speed power shift
Power shift gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission options	5-speed gear, 10-speed two-speed power shift
Gear transmission type	gear
Gear transmission gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Power shift oil capacity	40 qts (37.9 L)
Power shift transmission	Ampli-Torc
Gear transmission oil capacity	32 qts (30.3 L)