Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline BF

The Minneapolis-Moline BF is the Avery model R. When Minneapolis-Moline took over the B.F. Avery factory in 1951, the R was in production. Because Minneapolis-Moline had their own model R, they renamed the Avery to the BF. It was available in single-front wheel, row-crop wide-front (BFW), row-crop tricycle front (BFD), standard (BFS), and high-crop (BFH) configurations.

Power30 hp[B]

Founded1950 - 1953

ModelBF

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline BF

Power

Belt (tested)	27.12 hp (20.2 kW)
Belt (claimed)	27.44 hp (20.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	24.12 hp (18.0 kW)

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Hercules IXB3
Cooling	liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Fuel tank	12 gal (45.4 L)
Rated RPM	1800
Bore/Stroke	3.25x4.00 inches (83 x 102 mm)
Compression	6.8:1
Displacement	133 ci (2.2 L)
Starter type	electric
Coolant capacity	11 qts (10.4 L)

Variants

BFD	row-crop, tricycle front
BFH	high-crop
BFS	standard front
BFW	row-crop, wide-front

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential mechanical contracting band brakes
Steering	manual (power Optional)
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Notes	The Minneapolis-Moline BF is the Avery model R. When Minneapolis-Moline took over the B.F. Avery factory in 1951, the R was in production. Because Minneapolis-Moline had their own model R, they renamed the Avery to the BF. It was available in single-front wheel, row-crop wide-front (BFW), row-crop tricycle front (BFD), standard (BFS), and high-crop (BFH) configurations.
Total built	7,627 (BF and Avery R)
Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline

Belt Pulley

RPM	3040
Speed	1160 ft/min (353.57 meters/min)
Width	6.5 inches (16 cm)
Diameter	10 inches (25 cm)

Transmission

Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	228.6mm dry disc

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	optional

Dimensions & Tires

Length	117 inches (297 cm)
Rear tire	10.00-28
Wheelbase	79 inches (200 cm)
Front tire	4.00-16, 5.00-15
Height (hood)	59 inches (149 cm)
Ballasted weight	4636 lbs (2102 kg)
Height (exhaust)	76 inches (193 cm)
Operating weight	2894 lbs (1312 kg)