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.
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Founded1953 - 1955
ModelZB
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline ZB
Power
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
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Tires
| Ag rear | 11x38 |
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| Ag front | 5.50x16 |
| ZBN front | 7.50x10 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Minneapolis-Moline 206B-4 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) |
| Displacement | 206 ci (3.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| ZBE | adjustable wide front |
|---|---|
| ZBN | single front wheel |
| ZBU | tricycle front |
Dimensions
| Height | 74 inches (187 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Rear tread | 54 to 88 inches (137 to 223 cm) |
| ZBE Length | 134.4 inches (341 cm) |
| ZBN Length | 124.7 inches (316 cm) |
| ZBU Length | 126.2 inches (320 cm) |
| ZBE Wheelbase | 92.1 inches (233 cm) |
| ZBE Front tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| ZBE Shipping weight | 3900 lbs (1769 kg) |
| ZBU Shipping weight | 3750 lbs (1701 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | positive |
|---|---|
| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | manual worm-and-sector |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Built in | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Years produced | 1953 - 1955 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 786 |
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| Speed | 3,110 ft/min (947.93 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
| Diameter | 15.1 inches (38 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Serial Numbers
| 1953 | 06300001 (ZBE), 06200001 (ZBU) |
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| 1954 | 06300076 (ZBE), 06200958 (ZBU), 06400001 (ZBN) |
| 1955 | 06300307 (ZBE), 06202480 (ZBU), 06400073 (ZBN) |
| Final | 06300501 (ZBE), 06203059 (ZBU), 06400106 (ZBN) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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