Minneapolis-Moline

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
Plows2
Belt (claimed)23 hp (17.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)20 hp (14.9 kW)
Tires
Ag rear10-34
Ag front5.00-15
Rear tire10-34
Front tire5.00-15
Engine
TypeMinneapolis-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 tank14 gal (53.0 L)
Variants
RTEadjustable-front
RTIindustrial tractor
RTNsingle-front
RTSstandard-front
RTUtricycle-front
Dimensions
Width81.1 inches (205 cm)
Height68.5 inches (173 cm)
Length108.5 inches (275 cm)
Weight3,100 lbs (1406 kg)
Wheelbase69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tread54 to 88 inches (137 to 223 cm)
Front tread47.5 inches (120 cm)
Electrical
Battery volts6
Charging systemgenerator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station. Cab optional.
Production
TypeStandard-tread tractor
SeriesR Series
Built inMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA
DescriptionThe Minneapolis-Moline RTS was the standard, or fixed tread, version of the R series.
Total built906
Years produced1939 - 1954
Belt Pulley
RPM933
Width6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter12.25 inches (31 cm)
Transmission
Type4-speed unsynchronized gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Serial Numbers
1939400001
1940402201
1941405576
1942407851
1943408826
1944409358
1945410748
1946413755
1947416545
19490024900001
19500025000001
195100200301
195200200402
195300200552
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type560