Minneapolis-Moline RTU: all source data

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Overview

Production
Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline
(no label)	Row-Crop tractor
(no label)	Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built	25,824
(no label)	Original price was $1,700 in 1954
(no label)	The Minneapolis-Moline RTU was the universal row-crop version of the R series tractors. It was also the most popular version. The R series were available with the Comfort Cab featuring upholstered seat, roll-down windows, and rear door.

Engine
(no label)	Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	14 gal \| 53.0 L

Transmission
(no label)	4-speed unsynchronized gear

Power
Drawbar (claimed)	20 hp \| 14.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	24 hp (late) \| 17.9 kW
Belt (claimed)	23 hp \| 17.2 kW
Plows	2
Drawbar (tested)	23.9 hp \| 17.8 kW
Belt (tested)	27.09 hp \| 20.2 kW

Mechanical
(no label)	Two-wheel drive
(no label)	Manual steering
(no label)	Disc brakes
(no label)	Open operator station.

Hitch
Type	Hitchor

Pto
Rear PTO Type	560 (1.375)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	76 inches \| 193 cm
Weight	3100 lbs \| 1406 kg
Front tire	4.00-15
Rear tire	8-36

Serial location
(no label)	Left side of tractor frame, near brake pedals.

Belt pulley
Diameter	12.25 inches \| 31 cm
Width	6 inches \| 15 cm
RPM	933

Electrical
Charging system	generator
Battery volts	6

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)	Minneapolis-Moline
(no label)	gasoline
(no label)	4-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled
Displacement	165 ci \| 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke	3.625x4.00 inches \| 92 x 102 mm
Fuel system	Marvel Schebler 1-inch carburetor
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	6.1:1
Rated RPM	1500
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter volts	6
Oil capacity	7 qts \| 6.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	13.5 qts \| 12.8 L
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches \| 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches \| 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.025 inches \| 0.635 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.014 inches \| 0.356 mm

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front	4.00-15
Ag rear	8-36

Dimensions
Wheelbase	76 inches \| 193 cm
Length	116 inches \| 294 cm
Width	81.1 inches \| 205 cm
Height	68.5 inches \| 173 cm
Weight	3100 lbs \| 1406 kg
Front tread	8 inches \| 20 cm
Rear tread	54 to 88 inches \| 137 to 223 cm