Tractor · 1959Unverified
Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star
Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star — Row-Crop tractor · 45 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
45 hp
Max power
28.8 kW
Weight
4120 to 4320 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price was $3,300 in 1962Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl LP-gasReference
Gas Fuel tank64.3 LReference
Diesel Fuel tank64.3 LReference
LP-gas Fuel tank88.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)29.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)28.8 kWReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Rated RPM1750Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Coolant capacity12.8 LReference
dieselReference
LP-gasReference
Power at rated engine speed33.2 kWReference
Max power28.8 kWReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
10-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity30.3 LReference
TransmissionAmpli-TorcReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity37.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gas PTO (claimed)35.0 kWReference
LP-gas PTO (claimed)35.8 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)32.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)33.2 kWReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed30.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase220 cmReference
Weight4120 to 4320 poundsReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-38Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Ag front9.00-10Reference
Length335 cmReference
Width208 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)180 cmReference
Height (exhaust)218 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)66 cmReference
Front tread19/32 cmReference
Front tread127 to 187 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 223 cmReference
Gas1868 kgReference
Diesel1914 kgReference
LP-gas1959 kgReference
Ballasted3853 kgReference
4 Star Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the 4-Star frame, just behind the brake pedals.Reference
4 Star Serial Numbers
195916600001Reference
196016600891Reference
196116601686Reference
196216601861Reference
196316602408Reference
196018200001 (diesel)Reference
196118200051 (diesel)Reference
196218200073 (diesel)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Test results
Gasoline 10-speed 2WDApril 20 - May 4, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 789 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use15.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use14.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2H used for power test.Reference
Max pull2965 kgReference
Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.