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Minneapolis-Moline ZB

Minneapolis-Moline ZB tractor
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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.
Minneapolis-Moline ZBtractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionsrow-crop tractor195319541955
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Founded1953 - 1955
ModelZB

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline ZB

Power

Plows:3 (14-inch)

Tires

Ag rear:11x38
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)
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
Built in:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Years produced:1953 - 1955

Belt Pulley

RPM:786
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)
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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Minneapolis-Moline ZA

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