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Minneapolis-Moline ZA

The Minneapolis-Moline ZA is a tractor produced by Minneapolis Moline. It is equipped with a 206 ci 3.4 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3750 to 4290 pounds.

Fuel & Capacities
19 gal 71.9 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3750 to 4290 pounds

Overview

Minneapolis-Moline ZA tractor photo
1949 - 1953 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Variants
ZAU
tricycle front
ZAS
standard front
ZAN
single front wheel
ZAE
adjustable wide front
ZASI
industrial
Minneapolis-Moline ZA Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
19 gal 71.9 L
Engine details ...
Minneapolis-Moline ZA Transmission
5-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Minneapolis-Moline ZA Power
Plows
2-3 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)
32.07 hp 23.9 kW
Belt (tested)
36.20 hp 27.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives
bull gear
Manual steering
Mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
ZAU Wheelbase
82 inches 208 cm
ZAE Wheelbase
90.125 inches 228 cm
Weight
3750 to 4290 pounds
Front tire
5.50x16
Rear tire
11x38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
15.125 inches 38 cm
Width
7 inches 17 cm
RPM
786
Speed
3,100 ft/min 944.88 meters/min
Electrical
Ground
positive
Battery volts
6
References
ZA references literature
Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline
The New "Z" Tractors published in 1949, by Minneapolis-Moline

Engine

Engine Detail — 206 ci / 3.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline 206B-4
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
206 ci 3.4 L
Bore/Stroke
3.625x5.00 inches 92 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
6.19:1
Rated RPM
1500
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
6
Oil capacity
7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity
15 qts 14.2 L

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

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

Dimensions

Minneapolis-Moline ZA Tires
Ag front
5.50x16
ZAN Ag front
7.5x10
Ag rear
11x38
Dimensions
ZAU Wheelbase
82 inches 208 cm
ZAE Wheelbase
90.125 inches 228 cm
ZAU Length
134.875 inches 342 cm
ZAE Length
139.25 inches 353 cm
Height (steering wheel)
78 inches 198 cm
Ground clearance
25 inches 63 cm
ZAE Front tread
56 to 88 inches 142 to 223 cm
ZAU Front tread
7.75/12.875 inches 19/32 cm
Rear tread
54 to 88 inches 137 to 223 cm
Minneapolis-Moline ZA Weight
ZAU Shipping
3,750 lbs 1701 kg
ZAE Shipping
4,100 lbs 1859 kg
Operating
4,290 lbs (ZAU) 1945 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 438
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD May 6 - 15, 1950 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 438 file
Belt power (max)
36.20 hp 27.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
32.07 hp 23.9 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
3,498 lbs 1586 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Minneapols-Moline ZAU.

Minneapols-Moline ZAU.

Minneapols-Moline ZAU.

Minneapols-Moline ZAU.

Minneapols-Moline ZAE

Minneapols-Moline ZAE

Minneapols-Moline ZAU operator station and controls.

Minneapols-Moline ZAU operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

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

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 ZA Specification Unit Converter

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

Converted Equivalents:

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