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Minneapolis-Moline G550

The Minneapolis-Moline G550 is a row-crop tractor produced in 1971 by Minneapolis-Moline. It shares the same specifications as the Oliver 1555. It features a Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cylinder engine available in diesel or gasoline, with a 12-speed partial power shift or 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission. The tractor has a PTO power of 53 hp claimed and 53.5 hp tested, with a drawbar tested power of 45.7 hp. It has two-wheel drive, power steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station with an optional cab heater. The fuel capacity is 27.5 gallons, and the hydraulic system capacity is 14 gallons. The tractor hitch is a rear type II/I with lower-link draft control. PTO options include independent rear PTO with 540, 1000, or 540/1000 RPM. Dimensions include a 99-inch wheelbase, 154.5-inch length, 81.5-inch minimum width, and a shipping weight of 6841 lbs. Various tire sizes are available for front and rear. Serial numbers range from 1969 to 1975 with a final number of 262-877.
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Power58 hp[P]
Founded1971
ModelG550

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline G550

Power

PTO (tested):53.50 hp (39.9 kW)
PTO (claimed):53 hp (39.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested):45.7 hp (34.1 kW)

Engine

Rated RPM:2200
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.625x3.75 inches (92 x 95 mm)
Compression:165:1
Displacement:232 ci (3.8 L)
Oil capacity:6 qts (5.7 L)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl diesel, Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline
Coolant capacity:20 qts (18.9 L)
Compression gasoline:8:1
Waukesha-Oliver diesel:6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Waukesha-Oliver gasoline:6-cylinder, liquid-cooled

Capacity

Fuel:27.5 gal (104.1 L)
Hydraulic system:14 gal (53.0 L)

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:2 to 4
Capacity:14 gal (53.0 L)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Power steering
Operator station:Open operator station. Cab optional with available heater.

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Original price:$6,500 in 1975

Transmission

Oil capacity:40 qts (37.9 L)
Gears Hydra-Power:12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch Hydra-Power:279.4mm dry disc
Gears unsynchronized:6 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission options:12-speed partial power shift, 6-speed unsynchronized gear
Clutch unsynchronized:279.4mm dry disc
Description Hydra-Power:The Hydra-Power transmission provides a two-speed power shift between direct-drive and the lower Hydra-Power range.
Hydra-Power transmission:partial power shift
Unsynchronized gear transmission:unsynchronized gear

Tractor hitch

Control:lower-link draft control
Rear Type:II/I

Serial Numbers

1969:218-128
1970:221-295
1971:225-914
1972:232-089
1973:236-883
1974:244-937
1975:256-165
Final:262-877

Dimensions & Tires

Width:81.5 inches (207 cm) Minimum width
Length:154.5 inches (392 cm)
Wheelbase:99 inches (251 cm)
Rear tread:56.5 to 89.5 inches (143 to 227 cm)
Front tread:51.5 to 87.5 inches (130 to 222 cm)
Ag rear tires:15.5-38, 12.4-38, 13.6-38, 14.9-38, 16.9-34
Ag front tires:7.50-16, 5.50-16, 6.00-16, 6.50-16
Shipping weight:6841 lbs (3103 kg)
Ground clearance:25.375 inches (64 cm)
Height (exhaust):97.625 inches (247 cm)
Height (steering wheel):80 inches (203 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540, 1000, 540/1000

Serial Number Location

Location:Serial number plate below instrument panel.

Related Models

Oliver 1555

Model:1555