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Minneapolis-Moline BF

Minneapolis-Moline BF tractor
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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.
Minneapolis-Moline BFtractorspecificationsenginetransmissionpowerdimensionsvariants1950195119521953
Power30 hp[B]
Founded1950 - 1953
ModelBF

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)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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Minneapolis-Moline R

Model:R