Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Specs ( 1959-1963 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star is a row-crop tractor produced between 1959 and 1963, featuring a 206 cubic inch four-cylinder engine available in gasoline, diesel, and LP-gas configurations. The model was equipped with either a 5-speed gear or 10-speed Ampli-Torc power shift transmission and featured a live 540 RPM rear PTO. In formal testing, the gasoline version demonstrated a maximum drawbar pull of 6,537 pounds and a tested PTO power of 44.57 hp.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Fuel Configuration:
The 4 Star was manufactured with three 3.4L engine variants for gasoline, diesel, and LP-gas, supported by fuel capacities ranging from 17 to 23.5 gallons depending on the fuel type.
Transmission and PTO Specifications:
This tractor features the Ampli-Torc two-speed power shift system providing 10 forward and 2 reverse gears, alongside a live rear PTO rated at 540 RPM.
Nebraska Test 789 Performance:
Tested performance for the gasoline 10-speed model recorded a maximum power of 38.58 hp at the drawbar and a fuel consumption rate of 4.1 gallons per hour.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $3,300 in 1962 |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath / oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) / 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) / 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts (12.8 L) / 13.5 qts (12.8 L) / 13.5 qts (12.8 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline / LP-gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 206 ci (3.4 L) / 206 ci (3.4 L) / 206 ci (3.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) / 6 qts (5.7 L) / 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1750 / 1750 / 1750 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl LP-gas |
| Diesel Fuel tank | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl LP-gas |
| Gas Fuel tank | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
| LP-gas Fuel tank | 23.5 gal (88.9 L) |
| Diesel PTO (claimed) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 39 hp (29.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 38.58 hp (28.8 kW) |
| Gas PTO (claimed) | 47 hp (35.0 kW) |
| LP-gas PTO (claimed) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 44.57 hp (33.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse / 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 32 qts (30.3 L) / 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Transmission | Ampli-Torc |
| Type | gear / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (rear axle) | 26 inches (66 cm) |
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| Front tread | 7.75/12.875 inches (19/32 cm) / 50 to 74 inches (127 to 187 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 71 inches (180 cm) |
| Length | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 87 inches (220 cm) |
| Width | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-38 |
| Weight | 4120 to 4320 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 87 inches (220 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.50-16 / 9.00-10 *Single front wheel |
| Ag rear | 13.6-38 |
4 Star Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the 4-Star frame, just behind the brake pedals. |
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4 Star Serial Numbers
| 1959 | 16600001 |
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| 1960 | 16600891 / 18200001 (diesel) |
| 1961 | 16601686 / 18200051 (diesel) |
| 1962 | 16601861 / 18200073 (diesel) |
| 1963 | 16602408 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Weight
| Ballasted | 8495 lbs (3853 kg) |
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| Diesel | 4220 lbs (1914 kg) |
| Gas | 4120 lbs (1868 kg) |
| LP-gas | 4320 lbs (1959 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 789
| Description | Gasoline 10-speed 2WDApril 20 - May 4, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 789 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2H used for power test. / Gear 1L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) / 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 38.58 hp (28.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 6537 lbs (2965 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 44.57 hp (33.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 41.25 hp (30.8 kW) |
References
| Description | Sparkling 4-Star Series Tractors published in 1959, by Minneapolis-Moline / 4-Star Tractor published in 1961, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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