Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline GB

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

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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)