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Minneapolis-Moline GTB

Minneapolis-Moline GTB tractor
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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.
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Power60 hp[P]
Founded1947 - 1954
ModelGTB

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540

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