Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline ZB

The Minneapolis-Moline ZB is a row-crop tractor produced from 1953 to 1955 by Minneapolis-Moline in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It features a 3.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed unsynchronized transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor supports 3 14-inch plows and has a rear PTO with a 540 RPM transmission type. Variants include the ZBU (tricycle front), ZBN (single front wheel), and ZBE (adjustable wide front). It has mechanical disc brakes, manual worm-and-sector steering, and an open operator station. Dimensions vary by variant, with wheelbases from 82 to 92.1 inches and weights from 3750 to 3900 pounds. Tires sizes include 5.50x16 front and 11x38 rear, with the ZBN variant having a 7.50x10 front tire. The electrical system uses a positive ground and a generator charging system.
Powerunknown
Founded1953 - 1955
ModelZB

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline ZB

Power
Plows3 (14-inch)
Tires
Ag rear11x38
Ag front5.50x16
ZBN front7.50x10
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelMinneapolis-Moline 206B-4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM1500
Bore/Stroke3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Displacement206 ci (3.4 L)
Starter volts12
Variants
ZBEadjustable wide front
ZBNsingle front wheel
ZBUtricycle front
Dimensions
Height74 inches (187 cm)
Wheelbase82 inches (208 cm)
Rear tread54 to 88 inches (137 to 223 cm)
ZBE Length134.4 inches (341 cm)
ZBN Length124.7 inches (316 cm)
ZBU Length126.2 inches (320 cm)
ZBE Wheelbase92.1 inches (233 cm)
ZBE Front tread56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)
ZBE Shipping weight3900 lbs (1769 kg)
ZBU Shipping weight3750 lbs (1701 kg)
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
Steeringmanual worm-and-sector
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA
ManufacturerMinneapolis-Moline
Years produced1953 - 1955
Belt Pulley
RPM786
Speed3,110 ft/min (947.93 meters/min)
Width7 inches (17 cm)
Diameter15.1 inches (38 cm)
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Serial Numbers
195306300001 (ZBE), 06200001 (ZBU)
195406300076 (ZBE), 06200958 (ZBU), 06400001 (ZBN)
195506300307 (ZBE), 06202480 (ZBU), 06400073 (ZBN)
Final06300501 (ZBE), 06203059 (ZBU), 06400106 (ZBN)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540