minneapolis moline 445
![]() | 1956 - 1959
Row-Crop tractor | 1956 - 1959 | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|---|---|
1956 - 1959 | |||
Row-Crop tractor | |||
1956 - 1959 | |
|---|---|
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
|---|---|
Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | |
Original price was $3075 in 1959 | |
Variants | |
|---|---|
445U | tricycle-front |
445E | adjustable-front |
445N | single-front |
445 Utility | utility |
Minneapolis-Moline 445 Engines | |
|---|---|
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Minneapolis-Moline 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 17 gal
64.3 L |
Aux. fuel | 0.875 gal*Auxiliary gasoline tank only with low-compression engine option.
3.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
Minneapolis-Moline 445 Transmission | |
|---|---|
10-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Minneapolis-Moline 445 Power | |
|---|---|
Engine | 51 hp
38.0 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 38.48 hp
28.7 kW |
Belt (tested) | 41.95 hp
31.3 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
|---|---|
Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
|---|---|
![]() | |
Minneapolis-Moline 445 photos... |
Tractor hitch | |
|---|---|
Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
|---|---|
Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Mid PTO | optional |
Mid PTO Type | 980 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
|---|---|
Wheelbase | 86.5 inches
219 cm |
Weight | 3700 to 4871 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 11-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
445 Serial Numbers | |
|---|---|
1956 | 10100001 (Universal) |
1957 | 10102855 (Universal) |
1958 | 10104126 (Universal) |
1959 | 10104805 (Universal) |
1956 | 10200001 (utility) |
1957 | 10201446 (utility) |
1958 | 10202102 (utility) |
1959 | 10202243 (utility) |
1956 | 11100001 (industrial) |
1957 | 11100076 (industrial) |
1958 | 11100389 (industrial) |
1958 | 15200001 (Universal diesel) |
1958 | 15300001 (industrial diesel) |
1959 | 15400001 (utility diesel) |
1958 | 15700001 (military) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
|---|---|
Diameter | 8.375 inches
21 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 1470 |
Speed | 3220 ft/min
981.46 meters/min |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
|---|---|
![]() | |
The new 445 tractors published in 1956, by Minneapolis-Moline | |
445 Universal published by Minneapolis-Moline |
Recommended Products
Advertisement · Featured Tractor-Related Products

John Deere Original Equipment Cool-Gard II PRE-Mix
COOL-GARD II PRE-MIX, 1 GAL;3.78L. DO NOT ADD WATER. Prediluted Engine Coolant. Heavy-duty, low-silicate, high performance antifreeze/coolant. This is a OEM John Deere Part.

WEIZE Lawn Garden AGM Battery, 12V 350CCA BCI Group U1 SLA Starting Battery
Power your lawn tractors and mowers with the high-quality Weize BCI group U1 Battery. This SLA, AGM battery provides 12V of reliable power and has a 350 Cold Cranking Amps rating.

Transmission Oil Filter Element
Durable: Built to strict quality control standards, the Filter Element is durable and practical, featuring stable characteristics and high reliability.

Xprite 30 LED Amber Forklift Beacon Strobe Light Safety Warning Flashing Lights
★ FEATURE: This Warning Beacon Strobe Light Total of 30 High Brightness SMD 5730 LEDs with Low Polycarbonate Dome, More Clearer Vision Can Provides 360 Degrees of Coverage. Lifespan Up to 50,000 Hours. ★ PATTERN: 3 Bright Flashes With 1 Second In Between. Durable PC Lens And Better Light Quality. Low Power Consumption And Low Heat. Self-Contained LED, No External Flasher Required.
* This page contains affiliate links, purchases may generate revenue for this site


