Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star Specs ( 1959-1962 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is a utility tractor produced in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from 1959 to 1962. It features an open operator station and was offered with either a 206 ci gasoline or diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, providing between 50 and 56 horsepower.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
Equipped with an Ampli-Torc transmission system, the tractor offers either a 5-speed gear setup or a 10-speed two-speed power shift option with 2 reverse gears.
Engine and Power Output:
The 3.4L engines are rated at 1750 RPM, with the gasoline variant listed at 48 claimed belt horsepower and the diesel variant at 40 claimed belt horsepower.
Chassis and Dimensions:
This two-wheel drive model weighs 3,604 lbs and features an adjustable front tread width of 50 to 78 inches and a rear tread width of 56 to 84 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $5,000 in 1970 |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) / 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) |
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| Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts (12.8 L) / 13.5 qts (12.8 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline 206L-4 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline D206-4 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 206 ci (3.4 L) / 206 ci (3.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Power | 56 hp (41.8 kW) / 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1750 / 1750 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal (gas/diesel) (53.0 L) |
| Diesel Belt (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Gas Belt (claimed) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse / 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Transmission | Ampli-Torc |
| Type | two-speed power shift / gear |
| Transmission type | 10-speed two-speed power shift / 5-speed gear |
| Transmission type | 10-speed two-speed power shift / 5-speed gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 20 inches (50 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
| Front tread | 50 to 78 inches (127 to 198 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 77.5 inches (196 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Length | 125.25 inches (318 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| Weight | 3604 lbs (1634 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86.25 inches (219 cm) |
| Width | 70.25 inches (178 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
| Weight | 3604 lbs (1634 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86.25 inches (219 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4-28 |
Jet Star Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the left side of the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star tractor frame, near the brake pedals. |
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Jet Star Serial Numbers
| 1959 | 16500001 (gasoline) |
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| 1960 | 16500285 (gasoline) / 17500001 (diesel) |
| 1961 | 16500835 (gasoline) / 1750061 (diesel) |
| 1962 | 16501702 (gasoline) / 17500136 (diesel) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 16502439 (gasoline) / 17500196 (diesel) |
References
| Description | Jet Star Tractor published in 1960, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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