minneapolis moline rts
![]() | 1939 - 1954
R SeriesStandard-tread tractor | 1939 - 1954 | R Series | Standard-tread tractor |
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1939 - 1954 | ||||
R Series | ||||
Standard-tread tractor | ||||
1939 - 1954 | |
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R Series | |
Standard-tread tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | |
Total built | 906 |
The Minneapolis-Moline RTS was the standard, or fixed tread, version of the R series. | |
Variants | |
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RTU | tricycle-front |
RTS | standard-front |
RTN | single-front |
RTE | adjustable-front |
RTI | industrial tractor |
Minneapolis-Moline RTS Engine | |
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Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 14 gal
53.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
Minneapolis-Moline RTS Transmission | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Minneapolis-Moline RTS Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 23 hp
17.2 kW |
Plows | 2 |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. Cab optional. | |
Photos | |
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Minneapolis-Moline RTS photos... |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 560 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 69 inches
175 cm |
Weight | 3,100 lbs
1406 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 10-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
RTS Serial Number Location | |
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Right side of tractor frame. |
RTS Serial Numbers | |
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1939 | 400001 |
1940 | 402201 |
1941 | 405576 |
1942 | 407851 |
1943 | 408826 |
1944 | 409358 |
1945 | 410748 |
1946 | 413755 |
1947 | 416545 |
1949 | 0024900001 |
1950 | 0025000001 |
1951 | 00200301 |
1952 | 00200402 |
1953 | 00200552 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Links | |
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R production data: |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 12.25 inches
31 cm |
Width | 6 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 933 |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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Visionlined R Tractors published in 1949, by Minneapolis-Moline | |
Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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