Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline RTN

The Minneapolis-Moline RTN was the single-front wheel version of the R series row-crop tractor produced from 1939 to 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It featured a 2.7L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed unsynchronized transmission, and was designed for two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor had a wheelbase of 76.325 inches and weighed 3,100 lbs. It was capable of pulling 2 plows and had claimed drawbar power of 20 hp. Variants of the R series included RTU, RTS, RTE, and RTI models.

Power25 hp[B]

Founded1939 - 1951

ModelRTN

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline RTN

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)	20 hp (14.9 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	69.5 inches (176 cm)
Length	115.75 inches (294 cm)
Weight	3,100 lbs (1406 kg)
Wheelbase	76.325 inches (193 cm)
Rear tread	54 to 88 inches (137 to 223 cm)
Front tread	0 inches (0 cm)

Electrical

Battery volts	6
Charging system	generator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Series	R Series
Built in	Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Description	The Minneapolis-Moline RTN was the single-front wheel version of the R series.
Total built	906
Years produced	1939 - 1951

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