Minneapolis-Moline GB Specs ( 1955-1959 )

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Production

Description Standard-tread tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $5,000 in 1959
Manufacturer Minneapolis-Moline

Engine

Bore/Stroke 4.625x6.00 inches (117 x 152 mm) / 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) / 4.625x6.00 inches (117 x 152 mm)
Compression 5.74:1 / 14.9:1 / 8.37:1
Description Minneapolis-Moline 403C-4 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline D425-6 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline 403C-4 / LP gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 403.2 ci (6.6 L) / 425.5 ci (7.0 L) / 403.2 ci (6.6 L)
Rated RPM 1300 / 1300 / 1300
Starter volts 12 / 12 / 12
Engine type Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine type Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl LP gas
Belt (tested) 70.55 hp (52.6 kW)
Drawbar (claimed) 50 hp (37.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 63.70 hp (47.5 kW)
Plows 5
PTO (claimed) 64 hp (47.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc
Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission type 5-speed gear
Type gear

Mechanical

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

PTO

Engine RPM 585@1300
Rear PTO transmission
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Ballasted weight 12000 lbs (5443 kg)
Clearance (front axle) 14.75 inches (37 cm)
Clearance (rear axle) 15.625 inches (39 cm)
Front tread 54.25 inches (137 cm)
Height (hood) 67.125 inches (170 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 71 inches (180 cm)
Length 137.6 inches (349 cm)
Operating weight 7100 lbs (3220 kg)
Rear tread 62 inches (157 cm)
Wheelbase 82.5 inches (209 cm)
Width 83 inches (210 cm)
Front tire 7.50-18
Rear tire 14-34
Weight 7100 lbs (3220 kg)
Wheelbase 82.5 inches (209 cm)
Ag front 7.50-18
Ag rear 14-34

Belt Pulley

Diameter 16 inches (40 cm)
RPM 741
Speed 3104 ft/min (946.10 meters/min)
Width 7 inches (17 cm)

GB Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on the right side of the Minneapolis-Moline GB tractor frame, just ahead of the operator platform.

GB Serial Numbers

1955 8900001 (gas) / 9000001 (diesel)
1956 8901501 (gas) / 9000851 (diesel)
1957 8902602 (gas) / 9001526 (diesel)
1958 8903402 (gas) / 9002146 (diesel)
1959 8904252 (gas) / 9002656 (diesel)
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Nebraska Tractor Test 545

Belt fuel use (max) 7.5 gal/hour (28.4 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 70.55 hp (52.6 kW)
Description LP gas 5-speed 2WDMay 31 - June 7, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 545 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use 7.5 gal/hour (28.4 l/hour)
Max power 62.14 hp (46.3 kW)
Max pull 7094 lbs (3217 kg)

Nebraska Tractor Test 547

Belt fuel use (max) 6.0 gal/hour (22.7 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 65.64 hp (48.9 kW)
Description Gasoline 5-speed 2WDJune 8 - 15, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 547 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use 4.6 gal/hour (17.4 l/hour)
Max power 46.26 hp (34.5 kW)
Max pull 6718 lbs (3047 kg)

Nebraska Tractor Test 568

Belt fuel use (max) 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 62.78 hp (46.8 kW)
Description Diesel 5-speed 2WDNovember 1 - 7, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 568 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour)
Max power 63.70 hp (47.5 kW)
Max pull 7333 lbs (3326 kg)

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 545: LP gas 5-speed 2WD / NTTL 547: gasoline 5-speed 2WD / NTTL 568: diesel 5-speed 2WD