Minneapolis-Moline BG Specs ( 1953-1955 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Total built | 1,200 |
Engine
| Engine type | Hercules 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Description | Hercules 1X3SL / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 133 ci (2.2 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Belt (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Plows | 2 |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Contracting band brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission OptOptional |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 41 to 48 inches (104 to 121 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
| Height | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Length | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Rear tread | 40 to 68 inches (101 to 172 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 2880 lbs (1306 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Front tire | 5x15 |
| Rear tire | 11x24 |
| Weight | 2880 lbs (1306 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Ag front | 5x15 |
| Ag rear | 11x24 |
BG Serial Numbers
| 1953 | 57900001 |
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| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
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| RPM | 1160 |
| Speed | 2580 ft/min (786.38 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
References
| Description | Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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