Minneapolis-Moline G-VI Specs ( 1959-1962 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline G-VI is a standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1959 and 1962, originally priced at $6,500 in its final year of production. It features a 7.0L 6-cylinder engine available in LP gas, diesel, and gasoline configurations, and was offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive variants.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
Nebraska Tractor Test 792 recorded a maximum PTO power of 78.49 hp at rated engine speed and a maximum drawbar pull of 9,023 lbs for the diesel 5-speed configuration.
Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 5-speed gear transmission, hydraulic power steering, and an open operator station with differential mechanical dry disc brakes.
Weight and Dimensions:
The unit has an operating weight of 8,335 lbs that can be ballasted up to 12,695 lbs, supported by a 96.375-inch wheelbase and 18.4-34 rear ag tires.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Original price | $6,500 (1962) |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) / 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) / 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.3:1 / 14.9:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 50 qts (47.3 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline 425-6 / LP gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline D425A-6 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapols-Moline 425-6 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 425.5 ci (7.0 L) / 425.5 ci (7.0 L) / 425.5 ci (7.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 / 1-5-3-6-2-4 / 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Oil capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) / 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 / 1500 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl LP gas / Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapols-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl LP gas / Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapols-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 38 gal (143.8 L) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 69.92 hp (52.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 78 hp (58.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 78.49 hp (58.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Differential mechanical dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydraulic power |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 12,695 lbs (5758 kg) |
|---|---|
| Height | 79.25 inches (201 cm) |
| Length | 150.5 inches (382 cm) |
| Operating weight | 8,335 lbs (3780 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 96.375 inches (244 cm) |
| Width | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 8,335 lbs (3780 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 96.375 inches (244 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
G-VI Serial Numbers
| 1959 | 16000001 (gas/LP) / 16200001 (diesel) |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 16000877 (gas/LP) / 16200806 (diesel) |
| 1961 | 16001676 (gas/LP) / 16201891 (diesel) |
| 1962 | 16002033 (gas/LP) / 16202961 (diesel) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 16002352 (gas/LP) / 16203235 (diesel) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 791
| Description | LP-gas 5-speed 2WDApril 24 - May 9, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 791 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 8.6 gal/hour (32.6 l/hour) / 7.3 gal/hour (27.6 l/hour) / 8.6 gal/hour (32.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 69.92 hp (52.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 9,296 lbs (4216 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 78.44 hp (58.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 66.58 hp (49.6 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 792
| Description | Diesel 5-speed 2WDApril 24 - May 9, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 792 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) / 4.5 gal/hour (17.0 l/hour) / 5.3 gal/hour (20.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 66.06 hp (49.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 9,023 lbs (4092 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 78.49 hp (58.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 67.09 hp (50.0 kW) |
Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 791: LP-gas 5-speed 2WD / NTTL 792: diesel 5-speed 2WD |
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