Minneapolis-Moline G1050

The Minneapolis-Moline G1050 is a tractor produced by Minneapolis Moline. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 110.76 hp 82.6 kW. Transmission: Ampli-Torc. Operating weight: 10700 to 11250 pounds.

Engine Power

110.76 hp 82.6 kW

Fuel & Capacities

LP gas

Transmission

Ampli-Torc

Operating Weight

10700 to 11250 pounds

Overview

	1969 - 1971 Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline (a part of White)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price was $11,800 in 1971

Minneapolis-Moline G1050 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	102 hp 76.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	110 hp 82.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)	100.99 hp 75.3 kW
PTO (tested)	110.78 hp 82.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional with heat and A/C

Hydraulics
Type	open center
	closed center OptOptional
Valves	2 or 3

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	wet disc
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.375)
	540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Row-crop Wheelbase	104.5 inches 265 cm
Standard Wheelbase	103.75 inches 263 cm
Weight	10700 to 11250 pounds
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
LP-gas Batteries	1
Diesel Batteries	2
Battery volts	12

References

Model G1050 published in 1970, by Minneapolis-Moline
Models G950 - G1050 published in 1972, by Minneapolis-Moline

Engine

Engine options
Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	504 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.625x5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Rated RPM	1800
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	13 qts 12.3 L
Coolant capacity	33 qts 31.2 L

Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	504 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.625x5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	8.8:1
Rated RPM	1800
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	13 qts 12.3 L
Coolant capacity	30 qts 28.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
10-speed two-speed power shift
15-speed three-speed power shift

Transmission — Minneapolis-Moline Ampli-Torc

Transmission	Minneapolis-Moline Ampli-Torc
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	355.6mm dry disc
Oil capacity	88 qts 83.3 L
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Transmission — Ampli-Torc

Transmission	Ampli-Torc
Type	three-speed power shift
Gears	15 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch	355.6mm dry disc
Oil capacity	88 qts 83.3 L
Five-speed transmission with three-speed power shift.
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Dimensions

Minneapolis-Moline G1050 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	18.4-34

Dimensions
Row-crop Wheelbase	104.5 inches 265 cm
Standard Wheelbase	103.75 inches 263 cm
Length	171 inches 434 cm
Width	94.3 inches 239 cm
Height (steering wheel)	78 inches 198 cm
Height (hood)	72 inches 182 cm
Row-crop Clearance (front axle)	22.5 inches 57 cm
Standard Clearance (front axle)	15.5 inches 39 cm
Clearance (rear axle)	25 inches 63 cm
Rear axle	3.362 inch diameter 85 mm
Row-crop Front tread	56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm
Standard Front tread	54 inches 137 cm
Rear tread	60 to 90 inches 152 to 228 cm

Minneapolis-Moline G1050 Weight
Diesel row-crop	11200 lbs 5080 kg
LP-gas row-crop	11250 lbs 5103 kg
Diesel standard	10700 lbs 4853 kg
LP-gas standard	10750 lbs 4876 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 953: diesel 10-speed 2WD
NTTL 954: LP gas 10-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 953
Diesel 10-speed 2WD November 4 - 15, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 953 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	110.78 hp 82.6 kW
Fuel use	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	100.99 hp 75.3 kW
Fuel use	8.3 gal/hour 31.4 l/hour
Gear 2DD used for power test.
Max pull	14,218 lbs 6449 kg
Gear 2DD used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 954
LP gas 10-speed 2WD November 4 - 15, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 954 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	110.76 hp 82.6 kW
Fuel use	11.4 gal/hour 43.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	97.37 hp 72.6 kW
Fuel use	11.5 gal/hour 43.5 l/hour
Gear 2DD used for power test.
Max pull	14,006 lbs 6353 kg
Gear 1AT used for pull test.

Photos

Minneapolis-Moline G1050 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Minneapolis Moline Minneapolis-Moline G1050 based on its 110.76 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)	Heavy Duty	Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼	Heavy Duty	Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙	Heavy Duty	Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机	Heavy Duty	High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.

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 G1050.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2 hrs

Approximately 2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (11.5 gal / 43.5 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.8 gal/hr (21.8 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 G1050 Specification Unit Converter

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Horsepower (HP)110.8 hp

Kilowatts (kW)82.6 kW

Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)112.3 PS

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