Minneapolis-Moline
Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor
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.
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) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 7.50-18 |
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| Front tire | 10-24 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| 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) |
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| Wheelbase | 104.25 inches (264 cm) |
| Front tread | 83.25 inches (211 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11 inches (27 cm) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
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| Brakes | Mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Steering | power |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Tool Carrier tractor |
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| 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 |
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| Reference 2 | Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline |
Transmission
| Type | mechanical CVT |
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| 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. |
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