Minneapolis-Moline BF
The Minneapolis-Moline BF is a tractor produced by Minneapolis Moline. It is equipped with a 133 ci 2.2 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2894 lbs 1312 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
12 gal
45.4 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2894 lbs
1312 kg
Overview
 | 1950 - 1953 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Total built | 7,627 (BF and Avery R) |
The Minneapolis-Moline BF is the Avery model R. When Minneapolis-Moline took over the B.F. Avery factory in 1951, the R was in production. Because Minneapolis-Moline had their own model R, they renamed the Avery to the BF. It was available in single-front wheel, row-crop wide-front (BFW), row-crop tricycle front (BFD), standard (BFS), and high-crop (BFH) configurations. | |
Variants | |
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BFW | row-crop, wide-front |
BFD | row-crop, tricycle front |
BFS | standard front |
BFH | high-crop |
Minneapolis-Moline BF Engine | |
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Hercules 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 12 gal
45.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Minneapolis-Moline BF Transmission | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Minneapolis-Moline BF Power | |
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Belt (claimed) | 27.44 hp
20.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 24.12 hp
18.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 27.12 hp
20.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power OptOptional | |
Differential mechanical contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | optional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 79 inches
200 cm |
Weight | 2894 lbs
1312 kg |
Front tire | 4.00-16 |
Rear tire | 10.00-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10 inches
25 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 3040 |
Speed | 1160 ft/min
353.57 meters/min |
References | |
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The BF Hi-Torque Tractors published by Minneapolis-Moline | |
Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
Engine Detail — 133 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Hercules IXB3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head |
Displacement | 133 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.00 inches
83 x 102 mm |
Compression | 6.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Starter type | electric |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 228.6mm dry disc |
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Dimensions
Minneapolis-Moline BF Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00-16 |
5.00-15 | |
Ag rear | 10.00-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 79 inches
200 cm |
Length | 117 inches
297 cm |
Height (hood) | 59 inches
149 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 76 inches
193 cm |
Operating weight | 2894 lbs
1312 kg |
Ballasted weight | 4636 lbs
2102 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 469 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
October 22 - 27, 1951
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 469 file | |
Belt power (max) | 27.12 hp
20.2 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 24.12 hp
18.0 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,725 lbs
1236 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Minneapolis-Moline BF wide-front (BFW)
Minneapolis-Moline BF tricycle front (BFD)
Minneapolis-Moline BF tricycle front (BFD)
Minneapolis-Moline BF tricycle front (BFD)
Minneapolis-Moline BF tricycle front (BFD)
Minneapolis-Moline BF operator station and controls.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Minneapolis Moline Minneapolis-Moline BF.
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 BF Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Minneapolis Moline Minneapolis-Moline BF.
Converted Equivalents:
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