Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline UTU

The Minneapolis-Moline UTU is a row-crop tractor produced from 1938 to 1955 as part of the Model U Series. It was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a total production of 33,268 units. The UTU features a Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed unsynchronized gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It has an open operator station and a rear PTO rated at 540 RPM. The tractor's tested drawbar power is 35.16 hp and belt power is 42.71 hp. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 88 inches, length of 139.5 inches, width of 84.5 inches, height of 70.5 inches, and a weight of 5500 lbs. The UTU was available in several variants including tricycle, wide front, diesel, high-crop, and industrial models.
Power47 hp[B]
Founded1938 - 1955
ModelUTU

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline UTU

Power
Belt (tested)42.71 hp (31.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested)35.16 hp (26.2 kW)
Tires
Rear tire11.00x36
Front tire6.00x16
Engine
TypeMinneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank21.5 gal (81.4 L)
Rated RPM1275
Bore/Stroke4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
Compression5.4:1
Displacement283.7 ci (4.6 L)
Engine DetailMinneapolis-Moline gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Coolant capacity24 qts (22.7 L)
Variants
UDUdiesel row-crop
UTChigh-crop
UTErow-crop wide front
UTNrow-crop single front
UTSstandard-front
UTUrow-crop tricycle
UDLXComfotractor with cab
UTILindustrial with shuttle shift
UTOXComfotractor roadster
UTS-Ddiesel standard
UTIL-Mmilitary
Dimensions
Width84.5 inches (214 cm)
Height70.5 inches (179 cm)
Length139.5 inches (354 cm)
Weight5500 lbs (2494 kg)
Wheelbase88 inches (223 cm)
Rear tread54 to 83 inches (137 to 210 cm)
Ballasted weight6700 lbs (3039 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built33,268
Model seriesModel U Series
Years produced1938 - 1955
Belt Pulley
RPM733
Speed2975 ft/min (906.78 meters/min)
Width7 inches (17 cm)
Diameter15.5 inches (39 cm)
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Serial Numbers
1938310026
1939310647
1940312451
1941314893
1942316501
1943317702
1944318163
1945321102
1946325231
1947329752
1948337418
19490114900001
19500115000001
195101105384
195201110118
1953---
195401113450
195501113454
Final01113456
1948 (alt)0114800001
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540