Minneapolis-Moline RTE Specs ( 1947-1953 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / The Minneapolis-Moline RTE was adjustable-front axle version of the R series. |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Total built | 1,115 |
Engine
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts (12.8 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 165 ci (2.7 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Belt (claimed) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 27.09 hp (20.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 23.9 hp (17.8 kW) |
| Plows | 2 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Type | Hitchor *Optional, available beginning in 1952. |
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PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 560 (1.375) |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
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| Height | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
| Length | 124 inches (314 cm) |
| Rear tread | 54 to 88 inches (137 to 223 cm) |
| Weight | 3300 lbs (1496 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| Width | 81.1 inches (205 cm) |
| Weight | 3300 lbs (1496 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 12.25 inches (31 cm) |
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| RPM | 933 |
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
Links
| Description | R production data: |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 341
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 23.22 hp (17.3 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 29 - May 10, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 341 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 20.01 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,666 lbs (1209 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 468
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 27.09 hp (20.2 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 20 - November 1, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 468 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 23.9 hp (17.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,801 lbs (1270 kg) |
RTE Serial Number Location
| Description | Right side of tractor frame. |
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RTE Serial Numbers
| 1947 | 416545 |
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| 1948 | 0044800001 |
| 1949 | 0044900001 |
| 1950 | 0045000001 |
| 1951 | 00400205 |
| 1952 | 0400282 |
| 1953 | 00400283 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | Visionlined R Tractors published in 1949, by Minneapolis-Moline / Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline / Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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Speeds
| Description | With 10-34 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 341: gasoline 4-speed 2WD / NTTL 468: gasoline 4-speed 2WD |
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Variants
| RTE | adjustable-front |
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| RTI | industrial tractor |
| RTN | single-front |
| RTS | standard-front |
| RTU | tricycle-front |