Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star

The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is a utility tractor produced from 1959 to 1962 as part of the Constellation Series. It was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The tractor features a 56 hp engine with options for gasoline or diesel 3.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engines. It offers a choice of transmissions including a 10-speed two-speed power shift and a 5-speed gear transmission. The Jet Star has a wheelbase of 86.25 inches and weighs 3604 lbs. It includes two-wheel drive, disc brakes, an open operator station, and a rear Type II hitch. The rear PTO is independent with a 540 rpm type. Fuel tank capacity varies by fuel type, with 14 gallons for gas/diesel and 22 gallons for LP-gas. The Jet Star is related to the Jet Star 2 and the Minneapolis-Moline 445 models.

Power56 hp

Founded1959 - 1962

ModelJet Star

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star

Power

Engine power	56 hp (41.8 kW)
Gas Belt (claimed)	48 hp (35.8 kW)
Diesel Belt (claimed)	40 hp (29.8 kW)

Tires

Rear tire	12.4-28
Front tire	5.50-16

Engine

Options	Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline, Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel
Diesel power	50 hp (37.3 kW)
Gasoline power	56 hp (41.8 kW)
Diesel rated RPM	1750
Diesel bore/stroke	3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Diesel engine type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Fuel tank capacity	14 gal (53.0 L) gas/diesel, 22 gal (83.3 L) LP-gas
Gasoline rated RPM	1750
Diesel displacement	206 ci (3.4 L)
Diesel engine model	Minneapolis-Moline D206-4
Diesel oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Gasoline bore/stroke	3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Gasoline engine type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Gasoline displacement	206 ci (3.4 L)
Gasoline engine model	Minneapolis-Moline 206L-4
Diesel coolant capacity	13.5 qts (12.8 L)
Gasoline coolant capacity	13.5 qts (12.8 L)

Dimensions

Width	70.25 inches (178 cm)
Length	125.25 inches (318 cm)
Weight	3604 lbs (1634 kg)
Wheelbase	86.25 inches (219 cm)
Rear tread	56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)
Front tread	50 to 78 inches (127 to 198 cm)
Height (exhaust)	77.5 inches (196 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	19.5 inches (49 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	20 inches (50 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	65 inches (165 cm)

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Utility tractor
Series	Constellation Series
Built in	Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price	$5,000 in 1970
Years produced	1959 - 1962

Transmission

Options	10-speed two-speed power shift, 5-speed gear
Power shift type	two-speed power shift
Power shift gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Gear transmission type	gear
Gear transmission gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Power shift oil capacity	40 qts (37.9 L)
Power shift transmission	Ampli-Torc