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Minneapolis-Moline UB

The Minneapolis-Moline UB is a tractor produced by Minneapolis Moline. It is equipped with a 283.7 ci 4.6 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6,050 lbs 2744 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6,050 lbs 2744 kg

Overview

Minneapolis-Moline UB tractor photo
1953 - 1955 Model U SeriesRow-Crop tractor Model U Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price
$3050 (1957)
Variants
UBU
tricycle-front
UBE
adjustable wide-front
UBN
single front wheel
Minneapolis-Moline UB Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Minneapolis-Moline UB Power
Drawbar (claimed)
34 hp 25.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
46 hp 34.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
44.57 hp 33.2 kW
Belt (tested)
51.27 hp 38.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
live
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
88 inches 223 cm
Weight
6,050 lbs 2744 kg
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
13-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
16 inches 40 cm
Width
7 inches 17 cm
RPM
741
Speed
3,110 ft/min 947.93 meters/min
References
UB references literature
Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline

Engine

Engine options
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl diesel
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
283.7 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
6.3:1
Rated RPM
1300
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
11 qts 10.4 L

Engine Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline D283-4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
283.7 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm

Engine Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L LP Gas

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
nautral LP gas
Displacement
283.7 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
8:1
Rated RPM
1300
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
11 qts 10.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
UB gear speeds

Dimensions

Minneapolis-Moline UB Tires
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
13-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 inches 223 cm
Weight
6,050 lbs 2744 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 520: gasoline 5-speed 2WD
NTTL 522: LP gas 5-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 520
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD May 25 - June 10, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 520 file
Belt power (max)
48.38 hp 36.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
42.90 hp 32.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
5,505 lbs 2497 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 522
LP gas 5-speed 2WD May 25 - June 14, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 522 file
Belt power (max)
51.27 hp 38.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
44.57 hp 33.2 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
5,861 lbs 2658 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

1953 Minneapolis-Moline UBE, front-right

1953 Minneapolis-Moline UBE, front-right

Minneapolis-Moline UBE Special, front-left

Minneapolis-Moline UBE Special, front-left

1953 Minneapolis-Moline UBU.

1953 Minneapolis-Moline UBU.

1953 Minneapolis-Moline UBU.

1953 Minneapolis-Moline UBU.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

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

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 UB Specification Unit Converter

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

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