Minneapolis-Moline ZA Specs ( 1949-1953 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Engine
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 19 gal (71.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625x5.00 inches (92 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 6.19:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline 206B-4 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 206 ci (3.4 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Belt (tested) | 36.20 hp (27.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 32.07 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 25 inches (63 cm) |
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| Height (steering wheel) | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Rear tread | 54 to 88 inches (137 to 223 cm) |
| ZAE Front tread | 56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm) |
| ZAE Length | 139.25 inches (353 cm) |
| ZAE Wheelbase | 90.125 inches (228 cm) |
| ZAU Front tread | 7.75/12.875 inches (19/32 cm) |
| ZAU Length | 134.875 inches (342 cm) |
| ZAU Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50x16 |
| Rear tire | 11x38 |
| Weight | 3750 to 4290 pounds |
| ZAE Wheelbase | 90.125 inches (228 cm) |
| ZAU Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.50x16 |
| Ag rear | 11x38 |
| ZAN Ag front | 7.5x10 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 15.125 inches (38 cm) |
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| RPM | 786 |
| Speed | 3,100 ft/min (944.88 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
Minneapolis-Moline ZA Weight
| Operating | 4,290 lbs (ZAU) (1945 kg) |
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| ZAE Shipping | 4,100 lbs (1859 kg) |
| ZAU Shipping | 3,750 lbs (1701 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 438
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 36.20 hp (27.0 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 5-speed 2WDMay 6 - 15, 1950Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 438 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 32.07 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,498 lbs (1586 kg) |
References
| Description | Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline / The New "Z" Tractors published in 1949, by Minneapolis-Moline |
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Variants
| ZAE | adjustable wide front |
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| ZAN | single front wheel |
| ZAS | standard front |
| ZASI | industrial |
| ZAU | tricycle front |
ZA Serial Number Location
| Description | Left side of tractor frame, ahead of operator platform. |
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ZA Serial Numbers
| 1949 | 0064900001 (ZAU) / 0094900001 (ZAE) / 0084900001 (ZAN) |
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| 1950 | 0065000001 (ZAU) / 00600001 (ZAU) / 0095000001 (ZAE) / 00900001 (ZAE) / 0085000001 (ZAN) / 00800001 (ZAN) |
| 1951 | 00605436 (ZAU) / 00900374 (ZAE) / 00800239 (ZAN) |
| 1952 | 00609940 (ZAU) / 00900577 (ZAE) / 00800443 (ZAN) |
| 1953 | 00900998 (ZAE) / 00800619 (ZAN) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 00614658 (ZAU) / 00901122 (ZAE) / 00800620 (ZAN) |