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Minneapolis-Moline GT

The Minneapolis-Moline GT is a tractor produced by Minneapolis Moline. It is equipped with a 403.2 ci 6.6 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6800 lbs 3084 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
30 gal 113.6 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6800 lbs 3084 kg

Overview

Minneapolis-Moline GT tractor photo
1938 - 1941 Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built
1,200
Variants
GT
farm tractor
GTI
industrial tractor
Minneapolis-Moline GT Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
30 gal 113.6 L
Aux. fuel
4 gal 15.1 L
Engine details ...
Minneapolis-Moline GT Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Minneapolis-Moline GT Power
Drawbar (claimed)
37 hp 27.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
54 hp 40.3 kW
Plows
4-5
Drawbar (tested)
44.99 hp 33.5 kW
Belt (tested)
55.08 hp 41.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual worm-and-sector
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Drawbar
heavy-duty swinging drawbar
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
526 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
84 inches 213 cm
Weight
6220 to 6800 pounds
Front tire
7.50-18
Rear tire
12.75-32
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
16 inches 40 cm
Width
7.5 inches 19 cm
RPM
650
Speed
2,720 ft/min 829.06 meters/min
References
GT references literature
The New GT Tractor published in 1939, by Minneapolis-Moline

Engine

Engine Detail — 403.2 ci / 6.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline GE
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement
403.2 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.625x6.00 inches 117 x 152 mm
Fuel system
Schebler TTX23 carburetor
Air cleaner
oil bath
Rated RPM
1075
Idle RPM
400-1075
Starter
hand-crank
electric optional
Starter volts
6
Oil capacity
10 qts 9.5 L
Coolant capacity
28 qts 26.5 L

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
52 qts 49.2 L
Oil type
SAE 140
with 12.75x32 rear tires.
GT gear speeds

Dimensions

Minneapolis-Moline GT Tires
Ag front
7.50-18
Ag rear
12.75-32
Ag front
34-5.5 (steel)
Ag rear
50-12 (steel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
84 inches 213 cm
Length
136.5 inches 346 cm
Width
72 inches (tires) 182 cm
67 inches (steel wheels) 170 cm
Height
76 inches 193 cm
Weight
6800 lbs 3084 kg
Shipping weight
6,220 lbs 2821 kg
Ground clearance
10 inches 25 cm
Clearance (front axle)
13.5 inches 34 cm
Clearance (rear axle)
21.5 inches 54 cm
Front tread
54.5 inches 138 cm
Rear tread
57.5 inches 146 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 317
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD May 1 - 12, 1939 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 317 file
Belt power (max)
55.08 hp 41.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
44.99 hp 33.5 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
5,068 lbs 2298 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Minneapolis-Moline GT

Minneapolis-Moline GT

Minneapolis-Moline GT sales brochure cover.

Minneapolis-Moline GT sales brochure cover.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

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

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 GT Specification Unit Converter

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

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