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Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal

Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal tractor
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The Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal is a row-crop tractor produced from 1956 to 1959 by Minneapolis-Moline in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It features a 51 hp engine with options for gasoline and diesel 4-cylinder engines, a 10-speed two-speed power shift transmission, and various front-end configurations including tricycle, adjustable, and single front wheels. The tractor has a wheelbase of 86.5 inches, weighs between 3700 and 4871 pounds depending on the variant, and offers optional power steering and mid PTO. It was originally priced at $3075 in 1959.
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Power51 hp
Founded1956 - 1959
Model445

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal

Power

Engine power:51 hp (38.0 kW)
Belt (tested):41.95 hp (31.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested):38.48 hp (28.7 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):40 hp (29.8 kW)

Engine

Note 3:The 220 ci engine was only used in the military version of the 445
Power 1:51 hp (38.0 kW)
Aux. fuel:0.875 gal (3.3 L) Auxiliary gasoline tank only with low-compression engine option.
Fuel tank:17 gal (64.3 L)
Rated RPM 1:1550
Rated RPM 2:1550
Air cleaner 1:oil bath
Bore/Stroke 1:3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Bore/Stroke 2:3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Bore/Stroke 3:3.75x5.00 inches (95 x 127 mm)
Compression 1:7.3:1
Fuel system 1:carburetor
Displacement 1:206 ci (3.4 L)
Displacement 2:206 ci (3.4 L)
Displacement 3:221.1 ci (3.6 L)
Engine options:Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline, Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel, Minneapolis-Moline 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Firing order 1:1-3-4-2
Oil capacity 1:7 qts (6.6 L)
Engine Detail 1:Minneapolis-Moline 206H-4 gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Engine Detail 2:Minneapolis-Moline D206-4 diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Engine Detail 3:Minneapolis-Moline 220A-4 gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Starter volts 1:12
Coolant capacity 1:13.5 qts (12.8 L)

Weight

Ballasted:7885 lbs (3576 kg)
Operating:4871 lbs (2209 kg)
445E Shipping:3900 lbs (1769 kg)
445N Shipping:3750 lbs (1701 kg)
445U Shipping:3700 lbs (1678 kg)

Variants

445E:adjustable-front
445N:single-front
445U:tricycle-front
445 Utility:utility

Electrical

Ground:positive
Battery volts:12
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual, power (optional)
Disc brakes:yes
Final drives:bull gear
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Built in:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Years made:1956 - 1959
Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Original price:$3075 in 1959

Belt Pulley

RPM:1470
Speed:3220 ft/min (981.46 meters/min)
Width:6.5 inches (16 cm)
Diameter:8.375 inches (21 cm)

Transmission

Type:two-speed power shift
Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:279.4mm dry disc
Oil capacity:40 qts (37.9 L)
Transmission:Ampli-Torc

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II

Serial Numbers

1956 Utility:10200001
1957 Utility:10201446
1958 Utility:10202102
1959 Utility:10202243
1958 Military:15700001
1956 Universal:10100001
1957 Universal:10102855
1958 Universal:10104126
1959 Universal:10104805
1956 Industrial:11100001
1957 Industrial:11100076
1958 Industrial:11100389
1959 Utility diesel:15400001
1958 Universal diesel:15200001
1958 Industrial diesel:15300001

Dimensions & Tires

Width:82.25 inches (208 cm)
Length:130.5 inches (331 cm)
Rear tire:11-38, 12-38
Wheelbase:86.5 inches (219 cm)
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tread:56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm), 56 to 96 inches (142 to 243 cm)
445E Front tread:56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)
445U Front tread:8/13 inches (20/33 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):25.5 inches (64 cm)
Clearance (front axle):22.5 inches (57 cm)
Height (steering wheel):70 inches (177 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:wet disc
Mid PTO:optional
Rear PTO:independent
Mid PTO Type:980
Rear PTO Type:540