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Minneapolis-Moline UB

Minneapolis-Moline UB tractor
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The Minneapolis-Moline UB is a row-crop tractor produced from 1953 to 1955 as part of the Model U Series. It was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The tractor was available in several front-end variants including tricycle-front (UBU), adjustable wide-front (UBE), and single front wheel (UBN). It featured a 4.6L 4-cylinder engine available in gasoline, diesel, and LP gas versions. The UB had a 5-speed gear transmission with 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical disc brakes. It had an open operator station and a live 540 RPM rear PTO. The tractor's drawbar power was claimed at 34 hp and tested at 44.57 hp, with a PTO power of 46 hp claimed. The tractor weighed 6,050 lbs and had a wheelbase of 88 inches. Original price was $3050 in 1957.
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Power51 hp[P]
Founded1953 - 1955
ModelUB

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline UB

Power

Belt (tested):51.27 hp (38.2 kW)
PTO (claimed):46 hp (34.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested):44.57 hp (33.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):34 hp (25.4 kW)

Engine

Rated RPM:1300
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
Compression:6.3:1
Displacement:283.7 ci (4.6 L)
Diesel engine:Minneapolis-Moline D283-4, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
LP gas engine:Minneapolis-Moline, natural LP gas, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Starter volts:12
Engine options:Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline, Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl diesel, Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP gas
Gasoline engine:Minneapolis-Moline, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity:11 qts (10.4 L)
LP gas compression:8:1

Variants

UBE:adjustable wide-front
UBN:single front wheel
UBU:tricycle-front

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Built in:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Model series:Model U Series
Original price:$3050 (1957)
Years produced:1953 - 1955

References

Sales Manual:Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline

Belt Pulley

RPM:741
Speed:3,110 ft/min (947.93 meters/min)
Width:7 inches (17 cm)
Diameter:16 inches (40 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:6,050 lbs (2744 kg)
Rear tire:13-38
Wheelbase:88 inches (223 cm)
Front tire:6.00-16

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live
Rear PTO Type:540

Serial Number Location

Location:Right side of tractor frame

Related Models

Minneapolis-Moline UBU

Model:UBU

Minneapolis-Moline UBE

Model:UBE

Minneapolis-Moline UBN

Model:UBN