Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline GTB

The Minneapolis-Moline GTB is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1947 to 1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It was available in gasoline, LP-gas, and diesel variants. The tractor features a 5-speed gear transmission with dry disc clutch, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical band brakes. It has an open operator station and a rear PTO with 540 rpm. The GTB was originally priced at $2400 in 1954. Engine options include a 6.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and a 7.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine. The tractor has a wheelbase of 82.5 inches, weighs 6500 lbs, and rides on 7.50-18 front tires and 14-34 rear tires.

Power60 hp[P]

Founded1947 - 1954

ModelGTB

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline GTB

Power

Belt (tested)	58.03 hp (43.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)	54 hp (40.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	49.53 hp (36.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	37 hp (27.6 kW)

Engine

Options	Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline, Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel
Diesel rated RPM	1300
Diesel bore/stroke	4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
Diesel compression	14.9:1
Diesel engine type	diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Fuel tank capacity	29 gal (109.8 L)
Gasoline rated RPM	1100
Diesel displacement	425.5 ci (7.0 L)
Diesel engine model	Minneapolis-Moline D425-6
Diesel firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Diesel oil capacity	14 qts (13.2 L)
Diesel starter volts	12
Gasoline air cleaner	oil bath
Gasoline bore/stroke	4.625x6.00 inches (117 x 152 mm)
Gasoline compression	5.4:1
Gasoline engine type	gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Gasoline displacement	403.2 ci (6.6 L)
Gasoline engine model	Minneapolis-Moline 403A-4
Gasoline firing order	1-3-4-2
Gasoline oil capacity	9 qts (8.5 L)
Gasoline starter volts	12

Variants

GTB	gasoline
GTC	LP-gas
GB-D	diesel

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical band brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Standard-tread tractor
Built in	Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price	$2400 in 1954
Years produced	1947 - 1954

Belt Pulley

RPM	627
Speed	2630 ft/min (801.62 meters/min)
Width	7 inches (17 cm)
Diameter	16 inches (40 cm)

Transmission

Type	gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions & Tires

Width	80 inches (203 cm)
Length	133.3 inches (338 cm)
Weight	6500 lbs (2948 kg)
Rear tire	14-34
Wheelbase	82.5 inches (209 cm)
Front tire	7.50-18
Rear tread	62 inches (157 cm)
Front tread	53.25 inches (135 cm)
Height (hood)	67.125 inches (170 cm)
Steel rear tire	50-12
Steel front tire	34-5.5
Height (steering wheel)	71 inches (180 cm)

GTB Serial Numbers

1947	164001
1948	164179
1949	0164900001
1950	016500001
1951	01601864
1952	01603397
1953	01604890
1954	01605973
Final	01606289
1948 (alt)	0164800001
1953 (diesel)	06800001
1954 (diesel)	06800002
Final (diesel)	06800850