Minneapolis-Moline M-670 Specs ( 1964-1965 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline M-670 is a row-crop farm tractor produced from 1964 to 1965 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It features a 5.5L 4-cylinder engine available in gasoline, diesel, and LP gas configurations, paired with an Ampli-Torc 10-speed two-speed power shift transmission. This 2WD model is equipped with an open operator station, power steering, and a Type II rear hitch.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The M-670 utilizes three distinct 336 cubic inch 4-cylinder engine variants including gasoline, diesel with ether injection pre-heating, and LP gas options.
Nebraska Test Performance Data:
Under testing conditions, the diesel variant recorded a maximum pull of 9,731 lbs and achieved 64.08 hp of maximum drawbar power.
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
The mechanical layout includes an Ampli-Torc transmission with 10 forward speeds and an independent rear PTO rated at 540 RPM at an engine speed of 1365 RPM.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dry / dry / dry |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) / 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) / 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 7:1 / 9.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline 336A-4 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline D336A-4 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline / LP gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 336 ci (5.5 L) / 336 ci (5.5 L) / 336 ci (5.5 L) |
| Pre-heating | ether injection |
| Rated RPM | 1600 / 1600 / 1600 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Fuel tank | 40 gal (151.4 L) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 64.08 hp (47.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 73 hp (54.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 74.2 hp (55.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 304.8mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Ampli-Torc |
| Transmission type | 10-speed two-speed power shift |
| Type | two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Power steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1365 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 7.75/12.875 inches (19/32 cm) / 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) |
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| Rear tread | 60 to 96 inches (152 to 243 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 103 inches (261 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 6350 to 6550 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 103 inches (261 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 7.50-16 *With single front wheel |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
M-670 Serial Numbers
| 1964 | 29900001 (gas) / 30000001 (diesel) |
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| 1965 | 29900007 (gas) / 30000005 (diesel) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Minneapolis-Moline M-670 Weight
| Diesel | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
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| Gas | 6350 lbs (2880 kg) |
| LP-gas | 6550 lbs (2971 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 924
| Description | LP gas 10-speed 2WDNovember 1 - 9, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 924 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2H used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour (29.1 l/hour) / 6.4 gal/hour (24.2 l/hour) / 7.6 gal/hour (28.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 63.5 hp (47.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 9923 lbs (4501 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 74.2 hp (55.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 66.10 hp (49.3 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 925
| Description | Gasoline 10-speed 2WDNovember 1 - 9, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 925 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2H used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 6.4 gal/hour (24.2 l/hour) / 5.7 gal/hour (21.6 l/hour) / 6.3 gal/hour (23.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 62.15 hp (46.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 9646 lbs (4375 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 73.02 hp (54.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 66.10 hp (49.3 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 926
| Description | Diesel 10-speed 2WDNovember 4 - 10, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 926 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2H used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) / 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) / 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 64.08 hp (47.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 9731 lbs (4413 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 71.01 hp (53.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 62.51 hp (46.6 kW) |
References
| Description | M-670: A New Force in Power Farming published in 1965, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 924: LP gas 10-speed 2WD / NTTL 925: gasoline 10-speed 2WD / NTTL 926: diesel 10-speed 2WD |
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