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Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor tractor
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The Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor was produced from 1951 to 1963 as a tool carrier tractor. It was nicknamed the "Minneapolis-Moline Motorcycle" and served as a power unit to drive various machinery such as the Uni-Harvester combine, Uni-Foragor forage harvester, Uni-Baler hay baler, and Uni-Picker corn picker. It featured a 48 hp 3.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a mechanical CVT transmission, and a 3x2 2WD drive with power steering. The tractor had an open operator station and mechanical expanding shoe brakes. It was built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA, and originally sold for $3,900 in 1962.
Minneapolis-MolineUni-Tractortractorspecificationsdata48 hp3.4L enginemechanical CVTtool carrier tractor
Power48 hp
Founded1951 - 1963
ModelUni-Tractor

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Power

Engine power:48 hp (35.8 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:7.50-18
Front tire:10-24

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Minneapolis-Moline V206-4
Power:48 hp (35.8 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Fuel tank:14 gal (53.0 L)
Rated RPM:1550
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Displacement:206 ci (3.4 L)
Starter volts:6
Coolant capacity:19 qts (18.0 L)

Dimensions

Weight:3885 lbs (1762 kg)
Wheelbase:104.25 inches (264 cm)
Front tread:83.25 inches (211 cm)
Ground clearance:11 inches (27 cm)

Electrical

Battery volts:6
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:3x2 2WD
Brakes:Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering:power
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Tool Carrier tractor
Notes:The Uni-Tractor was nicknamed the the "Minneapolis-Moline Motorcycle". The machine was a power unit used to drive other machinery, including the Uni-Harvester combine, the Uni-Foragor forage harvester, the Uni-Baler hay baler, and the Uni-Picker corn picker.
Built in:Hopkins, Minnesota, USA
Original price:$3,900 in 1962
Years produced:1951 - 1963

References

Reference 1:The New Uni-Tractor for the champion Uni-Farmor published in 1955, by Minneapolis-Moline
Reference 2:Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline

Transmission

Type:mechanical CVT
Gears:infinite forward and infinite (1-range) reverse (3-range)
Description:The Uni-Tractor transmission mated a three-speed (one reverse) gearbox to a mechanical continuously-variable transmission using a belt and variable sheave pulleys.
Oil capacity:10 qts (9.5 L)

Serial Number Location

Location:Left-side on rear of the Uni-Harvester frame, just forward of rear wheel.