Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Specs ( 1957-1960 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star is a farm tractor produced between 1957 and 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, available with gasoline, diesel, and LP-gas 4-cylinder engine configurations. The tractor features a 10-speed partial power shift transmission and was tested to deliver 54.96 hp at the PTO and 49.62 hp at the drawbar. It was manufactured in multiple variants including Industrial, Standard, and various Universal axle configurations.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
Testing recorded a maximum drawbar output of 49.62 hp and a PTO output of 54.96 hp, operating at a rated 1450 to 1500 RPM depending on the engine type.
Transmission and Mechanical Layout:
The 5 Star is equipped with a 10-speed partial power shift transmission, power assist steering, and an independent 540 RPM rear PTO with a wet disc clutch.
Chassis and Hydraulic Configuration:
Listed with an operating weight of 6,500 lbs and a ballasted weight of 9,295 lbs, the tractor includes a Tel-O-Flo hydraulic system with two valves and a Category II/I rear hitch.
Production
| Description | Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $4,500 in 1961 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) / 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) / 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline 283E-4 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline D336-4 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline 283E-4 / LP-gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 283.7 ci (4.6 L) / 336 ci (5.5 L) / 283.7 ci (4.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 / 1450 / 1500 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP-gas |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP-gas |
| Gas Fuel tank | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
| LP-gas Fuel tank | 31 gal (117.3 L) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 49.62 hp (37.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 54.96 hp (41.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Transmission type | 10-speed partial power shift |
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Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Steering | power assist |
Hydraulics
| Type | Tel-O-Flo |
|---|---|
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Clutch | wet disc |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 553@1500 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 9295 lbs (4216 kg) |
|---|---|
| Clearance (front axle) | 22 inches (55 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 25 inches (63 cm) |
| Front tread | 8/13 inches (20/33 cm) / 52/76 inches (132/193 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Length | 140 inches (355 cm) |
| Operating weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Width | 70 inches*Minimum width (177 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00x16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6x38 |
| Weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00x16 / 9.00x10 |
| Ag rear | 13.6x38 / 115.5x38 |
5 Star Serial Numbers
| 1957 | 11000001 (Universal) / 14400001 (diesel Universal) |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 11001058 (Universal) / 14400204 (diesel Universal) / 11200001 (Standard) / 14500001 (diesel Standard) |
| 1959 | 11700060 (Universal) / 14400786 (diesel Universal) / 11200212 (Standard) / 14500166 (diesel Standard) |
| 1960 | 11700060 (Universal) / 14401296 (diesel Universal) / 11800022 (Standard) |
| 1961 | 18900041 (Universal) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 14500188 (diesel Standard) |
| Location: | Side of transmission case |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 12 inches (30 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1018 |
| Speed | 3200 ft/min (975.36 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
References
| Description | Operator's Manual 5-Star (S-236) published in 1957 |
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Variants
| Industrial C1W | industrial |
|---|---|
| Standard C1S | standard-front |
| Universal E | adjustable wide-front |
| Universal N | single front wheel |
| Universal U | tricycle-front |