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Minneapolis-Moline BG

Minneapolis-Moline BG tractor
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The Minneapolis-Moline BG was produced from 1953 to 1955 as a utility tractor. It replaced the former Avery V in the line, featuring a significantly larger engine, making it closer in size to the BF model. The BG was designed as a narrower, single-row tractor. It has a Hercules 2.2L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine, a 4-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and contracting band brakes. It features an optional rear PTO driven by the transmission. The BG has a wheelbase of 75 inches, weighs 2880 lbs, and uses 5x15 front tires and 11x24 rear tires. Estimated belt power is 27 hp, and it can pull 2 plows.
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Power30 hp[B]
Founded1953 - 1955
ModelBG

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline BG

Power

Plows:2
Belt (claimed):27 hp (20.1 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Hercules 1X3SL
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1800
Displacement:133 ci (2.2 L)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Contracting band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Notes:The Minneapolis-Moline BG replaced the former Avery V in the line, although the BG's engine was significantly larger, making the tractor closer to the BF. The BG was narrower than the BF, as the BG was intended to be a single-row tractor. TractorData has been unable to find definitive production information for the BG. The end year for the BG varies by source, some claim 1955 while others state 1957.
Total built:1,200
Years produced:1953 - 1955

Belt Pulley

RPM:1160
Speed:2580 ft/min (786.38 meters/min)
Width:6.5 inches (16 cm)
Diameter:8.5 inches (21 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse

Serial Numbers

1953:57900001

Dimensions & Tires

Height:76 inches (193 cm)
Length:110 inches (279 cm)
Rear tire:11x24
Wheelbase:75 inches (190 cm)
Front tire:5x15
Rear tread:40 to 68 inches (101 to 172 cm)
Front tread:41 to 48 inches (104 to 121 cm)
Shipping weight:2880 lbs (1306 kg)
Ground clearance:20.5 inches (52 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:Rear PTO
Drive:transmission
Availability:Optional

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