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Minneapolis-Moline RTE

Minneapolis-Moline RTE tractor
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The Minneapolis-Moline RTE is an adjustable-front axle version of the R series row-crop tractor produced from 1947 to 1953. It features a Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed unsynchronized transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 84.5 inches and weighs 3300 lbs. It was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a total production of 1,115 units. The RTE variant is part of the R Series which also includes RTU, RTS, RTN, and RTI models. It has a rear PTO type 560 (1.375) and optional hitch available from 1952. The tractor is known for its open operator station and disc brakes.
Minneapolis-Moline RTEtractorspecificationsenginetransmissionpowerdimensionsrow-crop tractor
Power25 hp[B]
Founded1947 - 1953
ModelRTE

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline RTE

Power

Plows:2
Belt (tested):27.09 hp (20.2 kW)
Belt (claimed):23 hp (17.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested):23.9 hp (17.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):24 hp (17.9 kW)

Engine

Type:Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank:14 gal (53.0 L)
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:1500
Bore/Stroke:3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm)
Displacement:165 ci (2.7 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:6
Coolant capacity:13.5 qts (12.8 L)
Intake valve clearance:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.014 inches (0.356 mm)

Variants

RTE:adjustable-front
RTI:industrial tractor
RTN:single-front
RTS:standard-front
RTU:tricycle-front

Dimensions

Width:81.1 inches (205 cm)
Height:68.5 inches (173 cm)
Length:124 inches (314 cm)
Weight:3300 lbs (1496 kg)
Wheelbase:84.5 inches (214 cm)
Rear tread:54 to 88 inches (137 to 223 cm)
Front tread:56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)

Electrical

Battery volts:6
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:R Series
Built in:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Description:The Minneapolis-Moline RTE was adjustable-front axle version of the R series.
Total built:1,115
Years produced:1947 - 1953

Belt Pulley

RPM:933
Width:6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter:12.25 inches (31 cm)

Transmission

Type:4-speed unsynchronized gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry disc

Tractor hitch

Type:Hitchor * Optional, available beginning in 1952.

Serial Numbers

1947:416545
1948:0044800001
1949:0044900001
1950:0045000001
1951:00400205
1952:0400282
1953:00400283
Serial Number Location:Right side of tractor frame.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:560 (1.375)