Minneapolis-Moline G706

The Minneapolis-Moline G706 is a tractor produced by Minneapolis Moline. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 108 hp / 80.5 kW; LP gas (listed): 112 hp / 83.5 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 8550 to 9165 pounds.

Overview

	1962 - 1965 Standard-tread tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA
Original price was $8,800 in 1965

Variants
G705	2WD
G706	4WD

Minneapolis-Moline G706 Transmission
5-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

Minneapolis-Moline G706 Power
Engine	112 hp 83.5 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed)	92 hp 68.6 kW
LP-gas PTO (claimed)	95 hp 70.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	87.83 hp 65.5 kW
PTO (tested)	101.68 hp 75.8 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional with available air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center OptOptional
Valves	2

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1200

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	84.5 inches 214 cm
Weight	8550 to 9165 pounds
Front tire	9.5-24
Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
New Moline Big G Tractors with 100 H.P. Engines published in 1962, by Minneapolis-Moline
Buyer's Guide published in 1964, 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 inline
Displacement	504 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.625x5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Power	108 hp 80.5 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	14.8:1
Rated RPM	1600
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	14 qts 13.2 L
Coolant capacity	50 qts 47.3 L

Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	504 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.625x5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Power	112 hp 83.5 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	8.0:1
Rated RPM	1600
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	14 qts 13.2 L
Coolant capacity	50 qts 47.3 L

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	52 qts 49.2 L
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Dimensions

Minneapolis-Moline G706 Tires
Ag front	9.5-24
Ag rear	18.4-34
Ag rear	23.1-26

Dimensions
Wheelbase	84.5 inches 214 cm
Length	150.5 inches 382 cm
Width	82 inches 208 cm
Height (steering wheel)	79 inches 200 cm
Height (exhaust)	96.25 inches 244 cm
Clearance (front axle)	10 inches 25 cm
Clearance (rear axle)	26 inches 66 cm
Front tread	68.25 inches 173 cm
Rear tread	64.5 inches 163 cm

Minneapolis-Moline G706 Weight
LP-gas Shipping	8550 lbs 3878 kg
Diesel Shipping	8600 lbs 3900 kg
LP-gas Operating	9015 lbs 4089 kg
Diesel Operating	9165 lbs 4157 kg
Ballasted	16145 lbs 7323 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 833: diesel 5-speed 4WD
NTTL 834: LP-gas 5-speed 4WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 833
Diesel 5-speed 4WD April 6 - 17, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 833 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	101.68 hp 75.8 kW
Fuel use	7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	81.68 hp 60.9 kW
Fuel use	5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	87.83 hp 65.5 kW
Fuel use	7.4 gal/hour 28.0 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	11,491 lbs 5212 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 834
LP-gas 5-speed 4WD April 8 - 23, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 834 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	101.44 hp 75.6 kW
Fuel use	11.4 gal/hour 43.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	82.29 hp 61.4 kW
Fuel use	8.9 gal/hour 33.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	86.24 hp 64.3 kW
Fuel use	11.0 gal/hour 41.6 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	11,293 lbs 5122 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Minneapolis-Moline G706, left side.

Minneapolis-Moline G706, right side.

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Minneapolis-Moline G706 operator station and controls.