Minneapolis-Moline BF: all source data

All 46 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline
Total built	7,627 (BF and Avery R)
(no label)	The Minneapolis-Moline BF is the Avery model R. When Minneapolis-Moline took over the B.F. Avery factory in 1951, the R was in production. Because Minneapolis-Moline had their own model R, they renamed the Avery to the BF. It was available in single-front wheel, row-crop wide-front (BFW), row-crop tricycle front (BFD), standard (BFS), and high-crop (BFH) configurations.

Engine
(no label)	Hercules 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	12 gal \| 45.4 L

Transmission
(no label)	4-speed unsynchronized gear

Power
Belt (claimed)	27.44 hp \| 20.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	24.12 hp \| 18.0 kW
Belt (tested)	27.12 hp \| 20.2 kW

Mechanical
(no label)	Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Steering	power
(no label)	Differential mechanical contracting band brakes
(no label)	Open operator station.

Hitch
Rear Type	optional

Pto
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	79 inches \| 200 cm
Weight	2894 lbs \| 1312 kg
Front tire	4.00-16
Rear tire	10.00-28

Belt pulley
Diameter	10 inches \| 25 cm
Width	6.5 inches \| 16 cm
RPM	3040
Speed	1160 ft/min \| 353.57 meters/min

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)	Hercules IXB3
(no label)	gasoline
(no label)	4-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Displacement	133 ci \| 2.2 L
Bore/Stroke	3.25x4.00 inches \| 83 x 102 mm
Compression	6.8:1
Rated RPM	1800
Starter type	electric
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	11 qts \| 10.4 L

Transmission

Transmission
Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	228.6mm dry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front	4.00-16
Ag front	5.00-15
Ag rear	10.00-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	79 inches \| 200 cm
Length	117 inches \| 297 cm
Height (hood)	59 inches \| 149 cm
Height (exhaust)	76 inches \| 193 cm
Operating weight	2894 lbs \| 1312 kg
Ballasted weight	4636 lbs \| 2102 kg