Minneapolis-Moline GB Specs ( 1955-1959 )
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $5,000 in 1959 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 585@1300 |
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| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 12000 lbs (5443 kg) |
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| 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) |
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| 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. |
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GB Serial Numbers
| 1955 | 8900001 (gas) / 9000001 (diesel) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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