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Minneapolis-Moline RTS

The Minneapolis-Moline RTS was the standard, or fixed tread, version of the R series produced from 1939 to 1954. It featured a Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed unsynchronized gear transmission, and was a two-wheel drive tractor with manual steering. The RTS had an open operator station with an optional cab, and was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It had a drawbar power of 20 hp and belt power of 23 hp, capable of pulling 2 plows. The tractor's dimensions included a 69 inch wheelbase, 108.5 inch length, 81.1 inch width, and 68.5 inch height, weighing 3,100 lbs. It used 5.00-15 front tires and 10-34 rear tires. The RTS was part of the R Series and had several variants including tricycle-front, single-front, adjustable-front, and industrial versions.
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Power25 hp[B]
Founded1939 - 1954
ModelRTS

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline RTS

Power

Plows:2
Belt (claimed):23 hp (17.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):20 hp (14.9 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:10-34
Ag front:5.00-15
Rear tire:10-34
Front tire:5.00-15

Engine

Type:Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline

Details

Fuel:gasoline
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
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
Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
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)
Fuel tank:14 gal (53.0 L)

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:108.5 inches (275 cm)
Weight:3,100 lbs (1406 kg)
Wheelbase:69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tread:54 to 88 inches (137 to 223 cm)
Front tread:47.5 inches (120 cm)

Electrical

Battery volts:6
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station. Cab optional.

Production

Type:Standard-tread tractor
Series:R Series
Built in:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Description:The Minneapolis-Moline RTS was the standard, or fixed tread, version of the R series.
Total built:906
Years produced:1939 - 1954

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

Serial Numbers

1939:400001
1940:402201
1941:405576
1942:407851
1943:408826
1944:409358
1945:410748
1946:413755
1947:416545
1949:0024900001
1950:0025000001
1951:00200301
1952:00200402
1953:00200552

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:560