Minneapolis-Moline ZAS Specs ( 1949-1953 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline ZAS is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from 1949 to 1953. It features a 3.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine paired with a 5-speed unsynchronized gear transmission and a 6-volt electrical system.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Mechanical Configuration:
The ZAS is equipped with a 206 cubic inch engine rated at 1500 RPM, utilizing a carburetor fuel system and an oil bath air cleaner.
Transmission and Drive System:
The mechanical layout includes a 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse unsynchronized gear transmission with a dry disc clutch and bull gear final drives.
Standard Equipment and Dimensions:
This model features a 15.125-inch diameter belt pulley rotating at 786 RPM and is configured with an open operator station and 11x38 rear ag tires.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 19 gal (71.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 6.19:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline 206B-4 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 206 ci (3.4 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | wheelbase |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 inches (121 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 12.25 inches (31 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Length | 123.2 inches (312 cm) |
| Rear tread | 54 to 59 inches (137 to 149 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3,750 lbs (1701 kg) |
| Front tire | 5.50x16 |
| Rear tire | 11x38 |
| Weight | 3,750 lbs (1701 kg) |
| Ag front | 5.50x16 |
| Ag rear | 11x38 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 15.125 inches (38 cm) |
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| RPM | 786 |
| Speed | 3,100 ft/min (944.88 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
References
| Description | Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline / The New "Z" Tractors published in 1949, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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Variants
| ZAE | adjustable wide front |
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| ZAN | single front wheel |
| ZAS | standard front |
| ZASI | industrial |
| ZAU | tricycle front |
ZAS Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the left side of the ZAS tractor frame, ahead of operator platform. |
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ZAS Serial Numbers
| 1949 | 0074900001 |
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| 1950 | 0075000001 / 00700001 |
| 1951 | 00700481 |
| 1952 | 00701286 |
| 1953 | 00701911 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 00702610 |