Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star

The Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star is a tractor produced by Minneapolis Moline. It is equipped with a 283.7 ci 4.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 54.68 hp 40.8 kW. Transmission: Ampli-Torc. Operating weight: 6500 lbs 2948 kg.

Engine Power

54.68 hp 40.8 kW

Fuel & Capacities

Diesel

Transmission

Ampli-Torc

Operating Weight

6500 lbs 2948 kg

Overview

	1957 - 1960

Production
Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price was $4,500 in 1961

Variants
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 Transmission
10-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	bull gear
Steering	power assist
Disc brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	Tel-O-Flo
Valves	2

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	wet disc
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	553@1500

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	94 inches 238 cm
Weight	6500 lbs 2948 kg
Front tire	6.00x16
Rear tire	13.6x38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	12 inches 30 cm
Width	7 inches 17 cm
RPM	1018
Speed	3200 ft/min 975.36 meters/min

Electrical
Ground	positive
Battery volts	12

References

Operator's Manual 5-Star (S-236) published in 1957

Engine

Engine options
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl diesel
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP-gas

Engine Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline 283E-4
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	283.7 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Rated RPM	1500
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	11 qts 10.4 L
Coolant capacity	22 qts 20.8 L

Engine Detail — 336 ci / 5.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline D336-4
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	336 ci 5.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.625x5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Compression	15:1
Rated RPM	1450
Starter volts	12

Engine Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L

Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline 283E-4
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
LP-gas
Displacement	283.7 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Rated RPM	1500
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — Ampli-Torc

Transmission	Ampli-Torc
Type	partial power shift
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	304.8mm dry disc
Oil capacity	56 qts 53.0 L
Oil type	SAE 80
Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in with two speed (low-high) Ampli-Torc power shift.
With 13.6x38 rear tires.

Dimensions

Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Tires
Ag front	6.00x16
Ag rear	13.6x38
Ag front	9.00x10
Ag rear	115.5x38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	94 inches 238 cm
Length	140 inches 355 cm
Width	70 inches*Minimum width 177 cm
Height (steering wheel)	73 inches 185 cm
Operating weight	6500 lbs 2948 kg
Ballasted weight	9295 lbs 4216 kg
Clearance (front axle)	22 inches 55 cm
Clearance (rear axle)	25 inches 63 cm
Front tread	8/13 inches 20/33 cm
Front tread	52/76 inches 132/193 cm
Rear tread	56 to 88 inches 142 to 223 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 651: LP-gas Ampli-Torc 2WD
NTTL 652: diesel Ampli-Torc 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 651
LP-gas Ampli-Torc 2WD May 13 - 24, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 651 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	54.96 hp 41.0 kW
Fuel use	6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	49.36 hp 36.8 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	6023 lbs 2732 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 652
Diesel Ampli-Torc 2WD May 13 - 21, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 652 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	54.68 hp 40.8 kW
Fuel use	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	49.62 hp 37.0 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	6399 lbs 2902 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Minneapolis-Moline 5-Star.

Minneapolis-Moline 5-Star with tricycle front end.

Minneapolis-Moline 5-Star with standard front end.

Minneapolis-Moline 5-Star operator station and controls.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Minneapolis Moline Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star based on its 54.68 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm)	Medium Duty	Standard utility farm tillage.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	6 ft (72 in)1.8 m	Medium Duty	Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm	Medium Duty	Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙	Medium Duty	Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm)	Medium Duty	Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Minneapolis Moline Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.3 hrs

Approximately 1.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3.7 gal / 14 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.8 gal/hr (10.8 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Minneapolis Moline Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Minneapolis Moline Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star.

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Horsepower (HP)54.7 hp

Kilowatts (kW)40.8 kW

Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)55.4 PS

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