Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline GT

The Minneapolis-Moline GT is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1938 to 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It features a 6.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing an estimated 60 hp, a 4-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a heavy-duty swinging drawbar hitch and an open operator station. It is capable of pulling 4-5 plows and has a PTO rated at 54 hp. The GT was built in a total of 1,200 units and has variants including the farm tractor GT and the industrial tractor GTI.
Power60 hp[P]
Founded1938 - 1941
ModelGT

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline GT

Power
Plows4-5
Belt (tested)55.08 hp (41.1 kW)
PTO (claimed)54 hp (40.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)44.99 hp (33.5 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)37 hp (27.6 kW)
Tires
Ag rear12.75-32, 50-12 (steel)
Ag front7.50-18, 34-5.5 (steel)
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelMinneapolis-Moline GE
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterhand-crank, electric optional
Idle RPM400-1075
Aux. fuel4 gal (15.1 L)
Cylinders4-cylinder 8-valve
Fuel tank30 gal (113.6 L)
Rated RPM1075
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke4.625x6.00 inches (117 x 152 mm)
Fuel systemSchebler TTX23 carburetor
Displacement403.2 ci (6.6 L)
Oil capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity28 qts (26.5 L)
Variants
GTfarm tractor
GTIindustrial tractor
Dimensions
Width72 inches (tires) (182 cm), 67 inches (steel wheels) (170 cm)
Height76 inches (193 cm)
Length136.5 inches (346 cm)
Weight6800 lbs (3084 kg)
Wheelbase84 inches (213 cm)
Rear tread57.5 inches (146 cm)
Front tread54.5 inches (138 cm)
Shipping weight6,220 lbs (2821 kg)
Ground clearance10 inches (25 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)21.5 inches (54 cm)
Clearance (front axle)13.5 inches (34 cm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
Steeringmanual worm-and-sector
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeStandard-tread tractor
Built inMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built1,200
ManufacturerMinneapolis-Moline
Belt Pulley
RPM650
Speed2,720 ft/min (829.06 meters/min)
Width7.5 inches (19 cm)
Diameter16 inches (40 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil typeSAE 140
Oil capacity52 qts (49.2 L)
Tractor hitch
Drawbarheavy-duty swinging drawbar
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type526 (1.375)