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Minneapolis-Moline RTE

The Minneapolis-Moline RTE is a tractor produced by Minneapolis Moline. It is equipped with a 165 ci 2.7 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3300 lbs 1496 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
14 gal 53.0 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3300 lbs 1496 kg

Overview

Minneapolis-Moline RTE tractor photo
1947 - 1953 R SeriesRow-Crop tractor R Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built
1,115
The Minneapolis-Moline RTE was adjustable-front axle version of the R series.
Variants
RTU
tricycle-front
RTS
standard-front
RTN
single-front
RTE
adjustable-front
RTI
industrial tractor
Minneapolis-Moline RTE Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
14 gal 53.0 L
Engine details ...
Minneapolis-Moline RTE Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Minneapolis-Moline RTE Power
Drawbar (claimed)
24 hp 17.9 kW
Belt (claimed)
23 hp 17.2 kW
Plows
2
Drawbar (tested)
23.9 hp 17.8 kW
Belt (tested)
27.09 hp 20.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Type
Hitchor *Optional, available beginning in 1952.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
560 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
84.5 inches 214 cm
Weight
3300 lbs 1496 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Links
R production data:
Belt Pulley
Diameter
12.25 inches 31 cm
Width
6 inches 15 cm
RPM
933
Electrical
Charging system
generator
Battery volts
6
References
RTE references literature
Visionlined R Tractors published in 1949, by Minneapolis-Moline
Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline
Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline

Engine

Engine Detail — 165 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
165 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke
3.625x4.00 inches 92 x 102 mm
Rated RPM
1500
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
6
Oil capacity
7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity
13.5 qts 12.8 L
Sparkplug gap
0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap
0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.014 inches 0.356 mm
Minneapolis-Moline RTE Engine
Minneapolis-Moline RTE engine image

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
With 10-34 rear tires.
RTE unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

Minneapolis-Moline RTE Tires
Dimensions
Wheelbase
84.5 inches 214 cm
Length
124 inches 314 cm
Width
81.1 inches 205 cm
Height
68.5 inches 173 cm
Weight
3300 lbs 1496 kg
Front tread
56 to 84 inches 142 to 213 cm
Rear tread
54 to 88 inches 137 to 223 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 341: gasoline 4-speed 2WD
NTTL 468: gasoline 4-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 341
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD April 29 - May 10, 1940 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 341 file
Belt power (max)
23.22 hp 17.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
20.01 hp 14.9 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
2,666 lbs 1209 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 468
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD October 20 - November 1, 1951 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 468 file
Belt power (max)
27.09 hp 20.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
23.9 hp 17.8 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
2,801 lbs 1270 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Minneapolis-Moline RTE

Minneapolis-Moline RTE

Minneapolis-Moline RTE

Minneapolis-Moline RTE

Minneapolis-Moline RTE operator station and controls.

Minneapolis-Moline RTE operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

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

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 RTE Specification Unit Converter

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

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