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.
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 | Fuelgasoline Coolingliquid-cooled Cylinders4-cylinder Point gap0.020 inches (0.508 mm) Rated RPM1500 Bore/Stroke3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm) Displacement165 ci (2.7 L) Firing order1-3-4-2 ManufacturerMinneapolis-Moline Oil capacity7 qts (6.6 L) Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm) Starter volts6 Coolant capacity13.5 qts (12.8 L) Intake valve clearance0.025 inches (0.635 mm) Exhaust valve clearance0.014 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 |
|---|
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