Minneapolis-Moline
Minneapolis-Moline RTU
The Minneapolis-Moline RTU was the universal row-crop version of the R series tractors produced from 1939 to 1954. It was the most popular version of the R series, available with the Comfort Cab featuring upholstered seat, roll-down windows, and rear door. It featured a 2.7L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, 4-speed unsynchronized transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor had a wheelbase of 76 inches, weighed 3100 lbs, and was equipped with 4.00-15 front tires and 8-36 rear tires. It delivered 20 to 24 hp drawbar power and could pull 2 plows. The RTU was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a total production of 25,824 units.
Power25 hp[B]
Founded1939 - 1954
ModelRTU
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline RTU
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) |
| Drawbar (claimed, late) | 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 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm) |
| Fuel system | Marvel Schebler 1-inch carburetor |
| 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) |
| Compression ratio | 6.1:1 |
| 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 |
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 RTU was the universal row-crop version of the R series tractors. It was also the most popular version. The R series were available with the Comfort Cab featuring upholstered seat, roll-down windows, and rear door. |
| Total built | 25,824 |
| Original price | $1,700 in 1954 |
| Years produced | 1939 - 1954 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 933 |
|---|---|
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 12.25 inches (31 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Hitchor * Optional, available beginning in 1952. |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1939 | 400001 |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 402201 |
| 1941 | 405576 |
| 1942 | 407951 |
| 1943 | 408826 |
| 1944 | 409358 |
| 1945 | 410748 |
| 1946 | 413755 |
| 1947 | 416545 |
| 1948 | 0014800001 |
| 1949 | 0014900001 |
| 1950 | 0015000001 |
| 1951 | 00102156 |
| 1952 | 00103973 |
| 1954 | 00104824 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 81.1 inches (205 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
| Length | 116 inches (294 cm) |
| Weight | 3100 lbs (1406 kg) |
| Rear tire | 8-36 |
| Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-15 |
| Rear tread | 54 to 88 inches (137 to 223 cm) |
| Front tread | 8 inches (20 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 560 (1.375) |
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