Minneapolis-Moline JT Specs ( 1934-1937 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline JT is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 1934 and 1937 with a total production of 6,244 units. It features a 3.2L 4-cylinder Waukesha gasoline engine and a gear transmission providing five forward speeds and one reverse. The model was produced in row-crop, orchard, and standard front variants, weighing 3,450 lbs and equipped with an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 233, the JT recorded a maximum belt power of 24.22 hp at 1275 RPM and a maximum drawbar pull of 2,787 lbs.
Engine Configuration:
The liquid-cooled Waukesha engine utilizes a 3.625x4.75 inch bore/stroke, an oil bath air cleaner, and a Zenith carburetor with a 17-gallon main fuel tank.
Mechanical Specifications:
This two-wheel drive tractor is equipped with manual steering, a dry disc clutch, and was tested using steel or rubber tire options for different agricultural applications.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Total built | 6,244 |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Waukesha 3.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.75 inches (92 x 121 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Description | Waukesha / gasoline / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 196.1 ci (3.2 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Fuel system | Zenith carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 1275 |
| Belt (claimed) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 24.22 hp (18.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 17.98 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Plows | 2-3 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 56 inches (142 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 115.5 inches (293 cm) |
| Weight | 3450 lbs (1564 kg) |
| Width | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Front tire | 25x4.50 |
| Rear tire | 50x8 |
| Weight | 3450 lbs (1564 kg) |
| Ag front | 25x4.50 (steel) / 5.25x16 |
| Ag rear | 50x8 (steel) / 9.00x36 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 233
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 24.22 hp (18.1 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 5-speed 2WDApril 17 - 29, 1935Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 233 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 17.98 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 2787 lbs (1264 kg) |
Variants
| JT | row-crop |
|---|---|
| JTO | orchard |
| JTS | standard front |