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Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star tractor
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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.
Minneapolis-Moline 4 Startractorspecificationsenginetransmissionpowerdimensionsrow-crop tractor
Power52 hp[P]
Founded1959 - 1963
Model4 Star

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)

Serial Numbers

1959:16600001
1960:16600891
1961:16601686
1962:16601861
1963:16602408
1960 (diesel):18200001
1961 (diesel):18200051
1962 (diesel):18200073

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live
Rear PTO Type:540
Rear PTO (independent):independent (On 4 Star Super)

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