Minneapolis-Moline GTB Specs ( 1947-1954 )
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $2400 in 1954 |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x6.00 inches (117 x 152 mm) / 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 5.4:1 / 14.9:1 |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline 403A-4 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline D425-6 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 403.2 ci (6.6 L) / 425.5 ci (7.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 / 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) / 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1100 / 1300 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline / Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel |
| Fuel tank | 29 gal (109.8 L) |
| Belt (tested) | 58.03 hp (43.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 49.53 hp (36.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 54 hp (40.3 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 | Manual steering / Mechanical band brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 53.25 inches (135 cm) |
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| Height (hood) | 67.125 inches (170 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 71 inches (180 cm) |
| Length | 133.3 inches (338 cm) |
| Rear tread | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Width | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 14-34 |
| Weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 / 34-5.5 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 14-34 / 50-12 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 16 inches (40 cm) |
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| RPM | 627 |
| Speed | 2630 ft/min (801.62 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
GTB Serial Number Location
| Description | Right side of tractor frame, just ahead of operator platform. |
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GTB Serial Numbers
| 1947 | 164001 |
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| 1948 | 164179 / 0164800001 |
| 1949 | 0164900001 |
| 1950 | 016500001 |
| 1951 | 01601864 |
| 1952 | 01603397 |
| 1953 | 01604890 / 06800001 (diesel) |
| 1954 | 01605973 / 06800002 (diesel) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 01606289 / 06800850 (diesel) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 437
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.3 gal/hour (20.1 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 58.03 hp (43.3 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 5-speed 2WDApril 21 - May 16, 1950Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 437 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 49.53 hp (36.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,410 lbs (2907 kg) |
References
| Description | Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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Speeds
| Description | With 14-34 rear tires. |
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Variants
| GB-D | diesel |
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| GTB | gasoline |
| GTC | LP-gas |