Minneapolis-Moline G705 Specs ( 1962-1965 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline G705 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1962 and 1965 in Hopkins, Minnesota. Available in diesel and LP gas variants, this two-wheel-drive model is equipped with a 504 cubic inch 6-cylinder engine and an unsynchronized 5-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
High-Output Drawbar Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 836, the LP gas variant achieved a maximum pull of 11,432 lbs while operating in its first gear.
Engine Power and Capacity Specifications:
The 8.3L liquid-cooled engine is rated at 1600 RPM, delivering tested PTO power of 101.05 hp for the LP gas version and 101.01 hp for the diesel version.
Operator Station and Mechanical Configuration:
This model features an open operator station with an optional cab, utilizing power steering, differential disc brakes, and a dry disc clutch.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $7,000 in 1965 |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) / 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 14.8:1 / 8.0:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 50 qts (47.3 L) / 50 qts (47.3 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline / Minneapolis-Moline / LP gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 504 ci (8.3 L) / 504 ci (8.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) / 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| Power | 108 hp (80.5 kW) / 112 hp (83.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1600 / 1600 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP gas |
| Diesel Fuel tank | 38 gal (143.8 L) |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP gas |
| LP-gas Fuel tank | 41.2 gal (155.9 L) |
| Diesel PTO (claimed) | 92 hp (68.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 90.80 hp (67.7 kW) |
| LP-gas PTO (claimed) | 95 hp (70.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 101.05 hp (75.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 52 qts (49.2 L) |
| Transmission type | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional with available air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center OptOptional |
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| Valves | 2 |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1200 |
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| Rear PTO | live OptOptional |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 26 inches (66 cm) |
| Front tread | 54.25 inches (137 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 96.25 inches (244 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Length | 105.5 inches (267 cm) |
| Rear tread | 64.5 inches (163 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Width | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 7617 to 8155 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 / 23.1-26 |
G705 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the Minneapolis-Moline G705 tractor frame, ahead of the operator platform and below the battery tray. |
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G705 Serial Numbers
| 1962 | 23800001 (LP) / 23900050 (diesel) |
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| 1963 | 23800079 (LP) / 23900051 (diesel) |
| 1964 | 23800591 (LP) / 23900899 (diesel) |
| 1965 | 23801093 (LP) / 23901869 (diesel) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 23801223 (LP) / 23902094 (diesel) |
Minneapolis-Moline G705 Weight
| Ballasted | 15,110 lbs (6853 kg) |
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| Diesel Operating | 8155 lbs (3699 kg) |
| Diesel Shipping | 7667 lbs (3477 kg) |
| LP-gas Operating | 7985 lbs (3621 kg) |
| LP-gas Shipping | 7617 lbs (3455 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 835
| Description | Diesel 5-speed 2WDApril 19 - 30, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 835 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 7.4 gal/hour (28.0 l/hour) / 5.7 gal/hour (21.6 l/hour) / 7.4 gal/hour (28.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 90.80 hp (67.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 11,345 lbs (5146 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 101.01 hp (75.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 81.47 hp (60.8 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 836
| Description | LP gas 5-speed 2WDApril 24 - May 1, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 836 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 11.5 gal/hour (43.5 l/hour) / 9.0 gal/hour (34.1 l/hour) / 11.4 gal/hour (43.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 90.08 hp (67.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 11,432 lbs (5185 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 101.05 hp (75.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 82.12 hp (61.2 kW) |
References
| Description | New Moline Big G Tractors with 100 H.P. Engines published in 1962, by Minneapolis-Moline / Buyer's Guide published in 1964, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4-34 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 835: diesel 5-speed 2WD / NTTL 836: LP gas 5-speed 2WD |
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Variants
| G705 | 2WD |
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| G706 | 4WD |