minneapolis moline 5 star
![]() | 1957 - 1960 | 1957 - 1960 |
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1957 - 1960 |
1957 - 1960 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | |
Original price was $4,500 in 1961 |
Variants | |
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Universal U | tricycle-front |
Universal N | single front wheel |
Universal E | adjustable wide-front |
Standard C1S | standard-front |
Industrial C1W | industrial |
Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Engines | |
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Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP-gas | |
Gas Fuel tank | 22 gal
83.3 L |
LP-gas Fuel tank | 31 gal
117.3 L |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Transmission | |
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10-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 57 hp
42.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 49.62 hp
37.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 54.96 hp
41.0 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Steering | power assist |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star photos... ![]() |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | Tel-O-Flo |
Valves | 2 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 553@1500 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 94 inches
238 cm |
Weight | 6500 lbs
2948 kg |
Front tire | 6.00x16 |
Rear tire | 13.6x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
5 Star Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Side of transmission case |
1957 | 11000001 (Universal) |
1958 | 11001058 (Universal) |
1959 | 11700060 (Universal) |
1960 | 11700060 (Universal) |
1961 | 18900041 (Universal) |
1957 | 14400001 (diesel Universal) |
1958 | 14400204 (diesel Universal) |
1959 | 14400786 (diesel Universal) |
1960 | 14401296 (diesel Universal) |
1958 | 11200001 (Standard) |
1959 | 11200212 (Standard) |
1960 | 11800022 (Standard) |
1958 | 14500001 (diesel Standard) |
1959 | 14500166 (diesel Standard) |
Final | 14500188 (diesel Standard) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 12 inches
30 cm |
Width | 7 inches
17 cm |
RPM | 1018 |
Speed | 3200 ft/min
975.36 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 5-Star (S-236) published in 1957 |
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