Minneapolis-Moline ZTS Specs ( 1937-1947 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline ZTS is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Minneapolis, Minnesota, between 1937 and 1947. It is powered by a 3.0L four-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine that delivers a claimed 16 hp at the drawbar and 25 hp at the PTO. The mechanical configuration includes a two-wheel drive system, manual steering, and an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Engine Displacement and Configuration:
The tractor features a 185.8 ci displacement engine with a 3.625x4.50 inch bore and stroke and a compression ratio of 5.75:1.
Transmission and Drivetrain Layout:
The ZTS is equipped with an unsynchronized gear transmission providing five forward gears and one reverse gear controlled via a dry disc clutch.
Mechanical and Braking Systems:
This model utilizes a two-wheel drive chassis with manual steering and drum brakes to manage its 1500 rated RPM output.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.50 inches (92 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 5.75:1 |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline RE / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 185.8 ci (3.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
References
| Description | The Universal Z Tractor published in 1941, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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Variants
| ZTI | industrial |
|---|---|
| ZTS | standard front |
| ZTU | row-crop |
ZTS Serial Numbers
| 1937 | 610001 |
|---|---|
| 1938 | 610036 |
| 1939 | 610389 |
| 1940 | 610685 |
| 1941 | 611088 |
| 1942 | 611343 |
| 1943 | 611447 |
| 1944 | 611966 |
| 1945 | 612486 |
| 1946 | 612886 |
| 1947 | 613086 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 613490 |