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Minneapolis-Moline GB

Minneapolis-Moline GB tractor
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The Minneapolis-Moline GB is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1955 to 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It features multiple engine options including gasoline, diesel, and LP gas variants. The tractor has a 5-speed gear transmission with dry disc clutch, two-wheel drive, and disc brakes. It offers a drawbar power of 50 hp claimed and 63.7 hp tested, with a PTO power of 64 hp claimed. The GB is capable of pulling 5 plows and has an open operator station. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 82.5 inches, length of 137.6 inches, and operating weight of 7100 lbs. The tractor has rear PTO with optional live PTO via hand clutch and a belt pulley diameter of 16 inches. It was originally priced at $5,000 in 1959.
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Founded1955 - 1959
ModelGB

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline GB

Power

Plows:5
Belt (tested):70.55 hp (52.6 kW)
PTO (claimed):64 hp (47.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested):63.70 hp (47.5 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):50 hp (37.3 kW)

Engine

Engine options:Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline, Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel, Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl LP gas
Minneapolis-Moline 403C-4 LP gas:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 403.2 ci (6.6 L), Bore/Stroke 4.625x6.00 inches (117 x 152 mm), Compression 8.37:1, Rated RPM 1300, Starter volts 12
Minneapolis-Moline D425-6 diesel:6-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 1300, Starter volts 12
Minneapolis-Moline 403C-4 gasoline:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 403.2 ci (6.6 L), Bore/Stroke 4.625x6.00 inches (117 x 152 mm), Compression 5.74:1, Rated RPM 1300, Starter volts 12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Standard-tread tractor
Built in:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price:$5,000 in 1959
Years produced:1955 - 1959

Belt Pulley

RPM:741
Speed:3104 ft/min (946.10 meters/min)
Width:7 inches (17 cm)
Diameter:16 inches (40 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry disc

Serial Numbers

1955 gas:8900001
1956 gas:8901501
1957 gas:8902602
1958 gas:8903402
1959 gas:8904252
1955 diesel:9000001
1956 diesel:9000851
1957 diesel:9001526
1958 diesel:9002146
1959 diesel:9002656

Dimensions & Tires

Width:83 inches (210 cm)
Length:137.6 inches (349 cm)
Rear tire:14-34
Wheelbase:82.5 inches (209 cm)
Front tire:7.50-18
Rear tread:62 inches (157 cm)
Front tread:54.25 inches (137 cm)
Height (hood):67.125 inches (170 cm)
Ballasted weight:12000 lbs (5443 kg)
Operating weight:7100 lbs (3220 kg)
Clearance (rear axle):15.625 inches (39 cm)
Clearance (front axle):14.75 inches (37 cm)
Height (steering wheel):71 inches (180 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Live PTO:Optional. Live PTO via hand clutch on rear axle.
Rear PTO:transmission
Engine RPM:585@1300
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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