Minneapolis-Moline RTU Specs ( 1939-1954 )
Production
| Cab | The Minneapolis-Moline RTU was the universal row-crop version of the R series tractors. It was also the most popular version. The R series were available with the Comfort Cab featuring upholstered seat, roll-down windows, and rear door. |
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| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $1,700 in 1954 |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Total built | 25,824 |
Engine
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 6.1:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts (12.8 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 165 ci (2.7 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | Marvel Schebler 1-inch carburetor |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Belt (claimed) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 27.09 hp (20.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 23.9 hp (17.8 kW) |
| Plows | 2 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Type | Hitchor *Optional, available beginning in 1952. |
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PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 560 (1.375) |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 8 inches (20 cm) |
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| Height | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
| Length | 116 inches (294 cm) |
| Rear tread | 54 to 88 inches (137 to 223 cm) |
| Weight | 3100 lbs (1406 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Width | 81.1 inches (205 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 8-36 |
| Weight | 3100 lbs (1406 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Ag front | 4.00-15 |
| Ag rear | 8-36 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 12.25 inches (31 cm) |
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| RPM | 933 |
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
Links
| Description | R production data: |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 341
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 23.22 hp (17.3 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 29 - May 10, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 341 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 20.01 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,666 lbs (1209 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 468
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 27.09 hp (20.2 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 20 - November 1, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 468 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 23.9 hp (17.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,801 lbs (1270 kg) |
RTU Serial Number Location
| Description | Left side of tractor frame, near brake pedals. |
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RTU Serial Numbers
| 1939 | 400001 |
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| 1940 | 402201 |
| 1941 | 405576 |
| 1942 | 407951 |
| 1943 | 408826 |
| 1944 | 409358 |
| 1945 | 410748 |
| 1946 | 413755 |
| 1947 | 416545 |
| 1948 | 0014800001 |
| 1949 | 0014900001 |
| 1950 | 0015000001 |
| 1951 | 00102156 |
| 1952 | 00103973 |
| 1954 | 00104824 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | Visionlined R Tractors published in 1949, by Minneapolis-Moline / Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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Speeds
| Description | With 10-34 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 341: gasoline 4-speed 2WD / NTTL 468: gasoline 4-speed 2WD |
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Variants
| RTE | adjustable-front |
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| RTI | industrial tractor |
| RTN | single-front |
| RTS | standard-front |
| RTU | tricycle-front |