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Minneapolis-Moline UTU

The Minneapolis-Moline UTU 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: 5500 lbs 2494 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
21.5 gal 81.4 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
5500 lbs 2494 kg

Overview

Minneapolis-Moline UTU tractor photo
1938 - 1955 Model U SeriesRow-Crop tractor Model U Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built
33,268
Variants
UTU
row-crop tricycle
UTE
row-crop wide front
UTN
row-crop single front
UDU
diesel row-crop
UTS-D
diesel standard
UTC
high-crop
UTS
standard-front
UDLX
Comfotractor with cab
UTOX
Comfotractor roadster
UTIL
industrial with shuttle shift
UTIL-M
military
Minneapolis-Moline UTU Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
21.5 gal 81.4 L
Engine details ...
Minneapolis-Moline UTU Transmission
5-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Minneapolis-Moline UTU Power
Drawbar (tested)
35.16 hp 26.2 kW
Belt (tested)
42.71 hp 31.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
88 inches 223 cm
Weight
5500 lbs 2494 kg
Front tire
6.00x16
Rear tire
11.00x36
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
15.5 inches 39 cm
Width
7 inches 17 cm
RPM
733
Speed
2975 ft/min 906.78 meters/min
References
UTU references literature
The Unusual Universal U Visionlined Tractor published in 1945, by Minneapolis-Moline
Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline

Engine

Engine Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
283.7 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Compression
5.4:1
Rated RPM
1275
Coolant capacity
24 qts 22.7 L

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
UTU unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Tires
Ag front
6.00x16
Ag rear
11.00x36
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 inches 223 cm
Length
139.5 inches 354 cm
Width
84.5 inches 214 cm
Height
70.5 inches 179 cm
Weight
5500 lbs 2494 kg
Ballasted weight
6700 lbs 3039 kg
Rear tread
54 to 83 inches 137 to 210 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 319: gasoline 5-speed 2WD
NTTL 521: gasoline
Nebraska Tractor Test 319
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD June 13 - 17, 1939 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 319 file
Belt power (max)
42.71 hp 31.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
35.16 hp 26.2 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
4,585 lbs 2079 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 521
Gasoline May 27 - June 7, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 521 file
Belt power (max)
37.23 hp 27.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
33.51 hp 25.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
4,953 lbs 2246 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Minneapolis-Moline UTU, tricycle front end.

Minneapolis-Moline UTU, tricycle front end.

Minneapolis-Moline UTU, tricycle front end.

Minneapolis-Moline UTU, tricycle front end.

Minneapolis-Moline UTU, tricycle front end.

Minneapolis-Moline UTU, tricycle front end.

Minneapolis-Moline UTE, wide front end.

Minneapolis-Moline UTE, wide front end.

Minneapolis-Moline UTE, wide front end.

Minneapolis-Moline UTE, wide front end.

Minneapolis-Moline UTU operator station and controls.

Minneapolis-Moline UTU operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

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

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 UTU Specification Unit Converter

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

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