Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal Specs ( 1956-1959 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $3075 in 1959 |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) / 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) / 3.75x5.00 inches (95 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 7.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts (12.8 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline 206H-4 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline D206-4 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline 220A-4 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / The 220 ci engine was only used in the military version of the 445 |
| Displacement | 206 ci (3.4 L) / 206 ci (3.4 L) / 221.1 ci (3.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power | 51 hp (38.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1550 / 1550 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Aux. fuel | 0.875 gal*Auxiliary gasoline tank only with low-compression engine option. (3.3 L) |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
| Belt (tested) | 41.95 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 38.48 hp (28.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Transmission | Ampli-Torc |
| Transmission type | 10-speed two-speed power shift |
| Type | two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Clutch | wet disc |
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| Mid PTO | optional |
| Mid PTO Type | 980 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| 445E Front tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
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| 445U Front tread | 8/13 inches (20/33 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 22.5 inches (57 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 25.5 inches (64 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Length | 130.5 inches (331 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm) / 56 to 96 inches (142 to 243 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 86.5 inches (219 cm) |
| Width | 82.25 inches (208 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 11-38 |
| Weight | 3700 to 4871 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 86.5 inches (219 cm) |
| 445E Ag front | 5.50-16 |
| 445N Ag front | 7.50-10 |
| 445U Ag front | 5.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 11-38 / 12-38 |
445 Serial Numbers
| 1956 | 10100001 (Universal) / 10200001 (utility) / 11100001 (industrial) |
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| 1957 | 10102855 (Universal) / 10201446 (utility) / 11100076 (industrial) |
| 1958 | 10104126 (Universal) / 10202102 (utility) / 11100389 (industrial) / 15200001 (Universal diesel) / 15300001 (industrial diesel) / 15700001 (military) |
| 1959 | 10104805 (Universal) / 10202243 (utility) / 15400001 (utility diesel) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8.375 inches (21 cm) |
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| RPM | 1470 |
| Speed | 3220 ft/min (981.46 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
Minneapolis-Moline 445 Weight
| 445E Shipping | 3900 lbs (1769 kg) |
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| 445N Shipping | 3750 lbs (1701 kg) |
| 445U Shipping | 3700 lbs (1678 kg) |
| Ballasted | 7885 lbs (3576 kg) |
| Operating | 4871 lbs (2209 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 578
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 41.95 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 10-speed 2WD UniversalJune 23 - 30, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 578 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2-D used for power test. / Gear 1-AT used for pull test. |
| Max power | 38.48 hp (28.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 5233 lbs (2373 kg) |
References
| Description | The new 445 tractors published in 1956, by Minneapolis-Moline / 445 Universal published by Minneapolis-Moline |
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Speeds
| Description | With 11-38 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 445E | adjustable-front |
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| 445N | single-front |
| 445U | tricycle-front |
| 445 Utility | utility |