Minneapolis-Moline G850 Specs ( 1971-1972 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline G850 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 1971 and 1972 as part of the White group. It features two- or four-wheel drive configurations and was available with either a 5.1L diesel or 4.6L gasoline six-cylinder Oliver-Waukesha engine, delivering a tested 86.93 PTO horsepower.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Speed Selection:
The Hydraul-Shift system provides a partial power shift between over, under, and direct drive for each gear, resulting in 18 forward and 6 reverse speeds.
Nebraska Test Performance:
Under Nebraska Tractor Test 1057, the diesel 18-speed model achieved a maximum pull of 10,549 lbs and a tested drawbar power of 73.87 hp while consuming 6.7 gallons of fuel per hour.
Chassis and Lift Specifications:
Equipped with a Category I/II rear hitch, the tractor is rated for a 4,000 lb rear lift capacity and operates with a closed center hydraulic system at 2200 psi.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $11,500 in 1975 |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline (a part of White) |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dry / dry |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.375 inches (98 x 111 mm) / 3.875x4.00 inches (98 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 / 8.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) / 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Description | Oliver-Waukesha / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Oliver-Waukesha / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 310 ci (5.1 L) / 283 ci (4.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) / 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 / 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl diesel / Oliver-Waukesha 4.6L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl diesel / Oliver-Waukesha 4.6L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Drawbar (tested) | 73.87 hp (55.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 86 hp (64.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 86.93 hp (64.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 305mm cerametallic disc / 305mm cerametallic disc |
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| Description | The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear. |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / 18 forward and 6 reverse |
| Transmission | Hydraul-Shift |
| Type | gear / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 18-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 18-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and cab. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 35 gal (132.5 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6.75 gal (25.5 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6.75 gal (25.5 L) |
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| Pressure | 2200 psi (151.7 bar) |
| Pump flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 4,000 lbs (1814 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I/II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 61.5 to 87.5 inches (156 to 222 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 25.5 inches (64 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 159.5 inches (405 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 103 inches (261 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 60/70.75/80 inches (152/179/203 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 152.375 inches (387 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 86.25 inches (219 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 13,250 lbs (6010 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 85.5 inches (217 cm) |
| Operating weight | 9,600 lbs (4354 kg) |
| Rear tread | 57 to 119.5 inches (144 to 303 cm) |
| Width | 80.625 inches*Minimum width (204 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 103 inches (261 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 86.25 inches (219 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-15 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 9,600 lbs (4354 kg) |
| 2WD Ag front | 7.50-15 / 7.50-18 / 9.50L-15 / 11.00L-15 |
| 4WD Ag front | 13.6-24 / 14.9-24 / 14.9-26 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 / 23.1-30 |
G850 Serial Numbers
| 1970 | 221-603 |
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| 1971 | 226-445 |
| 1972 | 231-415 |
| 1973 | 238-136 |
| 1974 | 245-667 |
| 1975 | 257-515 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 260-346 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1057
| Description | Diesel 18-speed 2WDOctober 14 - 27, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1057 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-direct used for power test. / Gear 2-under used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour (25.4 l/hour) / 6.6 gal/hour (25.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 73.87 hp (55.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 10,549 lbs (4785 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 86.93 hp (64.8 kW) |
References
| Description | Models G850/G940 published in 1971, by Minneapolis-Moline / Technical Service Manual 55 Series Tractor Engines (432618) published in 1973 / Technical Service Manual 55 Series Tractor Hydraulics (432616) published in 1973 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4-34 rear tires. / With 18.4-34 rear tires. |
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