Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Specs ( 1959-1963 )

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Production

Description Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $3,300 in 1962
Manufacturer Minneapolis-Moline

Engine

Air cleaner oil bath / oil bath / oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) / 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) / 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm)
Coolant capacity 13.5 qts (12.8 L) / 13.5 qts (12.8 L) / 13.5 qts (12.8 L)
Description Minneapolis-Moline / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline / LP-gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 206 ci (3.4 L) / 206 ci (3.4 L) / 206 ci (3.4 L)
Oil capacity 6 qts (5.7 L) / 6 qts (5.7 L) / 6 qts (5.7 L)
Rated RPM 1750 / 1750 / 1750
Starter volts 12 / 12 / 12
Engine type Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl LP-gas
Diesel Fuel tank 17 gal (64.3 L)
Engine type Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl LP-gas
Gas Fuel tank 17 gal (64.3 L)
LP-gas Fuel tank 23.5 gal (88.9 L)
Diesel PTO (claimed) 44 hp (32.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed) 39 hp (29.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 38.58 hp (28.8 kW)
Gas PTO (claimed) 47 hp (35.0 kW)
LP-gas PTO (claimed) 48 hp (35.8 kW)
PTO (tested) 44.57 hp (33.2 kW)

Transmission

Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse / 10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity 32 qts (30.3 L) / 40 qts (37.9 L)
Transmission Ampli-Torc
Type gear / two-speed power shift
Transmission type 5-speed gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission type 5-speed gear / 10-speed two-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Power steering / Disc brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive

PTO

Rear PTO live
Rear PTO Type 540

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (rear axle) 26 inches (66 cm)
Front tread 7.75/12.875 inches (19/32 cm) / 50 to 74 inches (127 to 187 cm)
Height (exhaust) 86 inches (218 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 71 inches (180 cm)
Length 132 inches (335 cm)
Rear tread 56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm)
Wheelbase 87 inches (220 cm)
Width 82 inches (208 cm)
Front tire 5.50-16
Rear tire 13.6-38
Weight 4120 to 4320 pounds
Wheelbase 87 inches (220 cm)
Ag front 5.50-16 / 9.00-10 *Single front wheel
Ag rear 13.6-38

4 Star Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on the right side of the 4-Star frame, just behind the brake pedals.

4 Star Serial Numbers

1959 16600001
1960 16600891 / 18200001 (diesel)
1961 16601686 / 18200051 (diesel)
1962 16601861 / 18200073 (diesel)
1963 16602408
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Weight

Ballasted 8495 lbs (3853 kg)
Diesel 4220 lbs (1914 kg)
Gas 4120 lbs (1868 kg)
LP-gas 4320 lbs (1959 kg)

Nebraska Tractor Test 789

Description Gasoline 10-speed 2WDApril 20 - May 4, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 789 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2H used for power test. / Gear 1L used for pull test.
Fuel use 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) / 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour)
Max power 38.58 hp (28.8 kW)
Max pull 6537 lbs (2965 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 44.57 hp (33.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 41.25 hp (30.8 kW)

References

Description Sparkling 4-Star Series Tractors published in 1959, by Minneapolis-Moline / 4-Star Tractor published in 1961, by Minneapolis-Moline