Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline G-VI

The Minneapolis-Moline G-VI is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1959 to 1962. It features multiple engine options including LP gas, diesel, and gasoline 7.0L 6-cylinder engines. The tractor offers 5 forward and 1 reverse gear transmission, hydraulic power steering, and differential mechanical dry disc brakes. It has a live 540 RPM rear PTO and is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations. The G-VI has a wheelbase of 96.375 inches, weighs 8,335 lbs operating, and can be ballasted up to 12,695 lbs. Original price in 1962 was $6,500. It is succeeded by the Minneapolis-Moline G705 model.
Power86 hp[P]
Founded1959 - 1962
ModelG-VI

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline G-VI

Power
PTO (tested)78.49 hp (58.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)78 hp (58.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested)69.92 hp (52.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)70 hp (52.2 kW)
Tires
Rear tire18.4-34
Front tire7.50-18
Engine
Fuel tank38 gal (143.8 L), 41.2 gal (LP gas) (155.9 L)
Engine optionsMinneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl LP gas, Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel, Minneapols-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl gasoline
Minneapolis-Moline 425-6 LP gas6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 425.5 ci (7.0 L), Bore/Stroke 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm), Compression 8.3:1, Rated RPM 1500, Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 15 qts (14.2 L), Coolant capacity 50 qts (47.3 L)
Minneapols-Moline 425-6 gasoline6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 425.5 ci (7.0 L), Bore/Stroke 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm), Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Minneapolis-Moline D425A-6 diesel6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 425.5 ci (7.0 L), Bore/Stroke 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm), Compression 14.9:1, Rated RPM 1500, Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 15 qts (14.2 L)
Dimensions
Width82 inches (208 cm)
Height79.25 inches (201 cm)
Length150.5 inches (382 cm)
Wheelbase96.375 inches (244 cm)
Ballasted weight12,695 lbs (5758 kg)
Operating weight8,335 lbs (3780 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential mechanical dry disc brakes
Steeringhydraulic power
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeStandard-tread tractor
Original price$6,500 (1962)
Years produced1959 - 1962
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540