Tractor · 1957Unverified
Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star
Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star · 55 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
55 hp
Max power
36.8 kW
Weight
2948 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference
Original price was $4,500 in 1961Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesbull gearReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
Universal Utricycle-frontReference
Universal Nsingle front wheelReference
Universal Eadjustable wide-frontReference
Standard C1Sstandard-frontReference
Industrial C1WindustrialReference
Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl dieselReference
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP-gasReference
Gas Fuel tank83.3 LReference
LP-gas Fuel tank117.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)29.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)37.0 kWReference
Minneapolis-Moline 283E-4Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity10.4 LReference
Coolant capacity20.8 LReference
Minneapolis-Moline D336-4Reference
dieselReference
Displacement5.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke117 x 127 mmReference
Compression15:1Reference
Rated RPM1450Reference
LP-gasReference
Power at rated engine speed41.0 kWReference
Max power36.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed40.8 kWReference
Max power37.0 kWReference
Transmission
10-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionAmpli-TorcReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch304.8mm dry discReference
Oil capacity53.0 LReference
Oil typeSAE 80Reference
Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in with two speed (low-high) Ampli-Torc power shift.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)42.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)41.0 kWReference
TypeTel-O-FloReference
Valves2Reference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Clutchwet discReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM553@1500Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase238 cmReference
Weight2948 kgReference
Front tire6.00x16Reference
Rear tire13.6x38Reference
Ag front6.00x16Reference
Ag rear13.6x38Reference
Ag front9.00x10Reference
Ag rear115.5x38Reference
Length355 cmReference
Width177 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)185 cmReference
Operating weight2948 kgReference
Ballasted weight4216 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)55 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)63 cmReference
Front tread20/33 cmReference
Front tread132/193 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 223 cmReference
5 Star Serial Numbers
Location:Side of transmission caseReference
195711000001 (Universal)Reference
195811001058 (Universal)Reference
195911700060 (Universal)Reference
196011700060 (Universal)Reference
196118900041 (Universal)Reference
195714400001 (diesel Universal)Reference
195814400204 (diesel Universal)Reference
195914400786 (diesel Universal)Reference
196014401296 (diesel Universal)Reference
195811200001 (Standard)Reference
195911200212 (Standard)Reference
196011800022 (Standard)Reference
195814500001 (diesel Standard)Reference
195914500166 (diesel Standard)Reference
Final14500188 (diesel Standard)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter30 cmReference
Width17 cmReference
RPM1018Reference
Speed975.36 meters/minReference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
NTTL 651: LP-gas Ampli-Torc 2WDReference
NTTL 652: diesel Ampli-Torc 2WDReference
LP-gas Ampli-Torc 2WDMay 13 - 24, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 651 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use23.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2732 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel Ampli-Torc 2WDMay 13 - 21, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 652 fileReference
Fuel use14.0 l/hourReference
Max pull2902 kgReference
Speeds
With 13.6x38 rear tires.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.