Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline UB

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.
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 RPM1300
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
Compression6.3:1
Displacement283.7 ci (4.6 L)
Diesel engineMinneapolis-Moline D283-4, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
LP gas engineMinneapolis-Moline, natural LP gas, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Starter volts12
Engine optionsMinneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline, Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl diesel, Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP gas
Gasoline engineMinneapolis-Moline, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
LP gas compression8:1
Variants
UBEadjustable wide-front
UBNsingle front wheel
UBUtricycle-front
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Model seriesModel U Series
Original price$3050 (1957)
Years produced1953 - 1955
References
Sales ManualSales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline
Belt Pulley
RPM741
Speed3,110 ft/min (947.93 meters/min)
Width7 inches (17 cm)
Diameter16 inches (40 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Weight6,050 lbs (2744 kg)
Rear tire13-38
Wheelbase88 inches (223 cm)
Front tire6.00-16
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540
Serial Number Location
LocationRight side of tractor frame