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Minneapolis-Moline GT

Minneapolis-Moline GT — Standard-tread tractor · 54 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Minneapolis-Moline GT is a compact tractor model with a rated output of 54 hp, produced between 1938 and 1941. It features a 4-cylinder, petrol, liquid-cooled engine driving through two-wheel drive with a 4-speed gearbox. The listed weight for this model ranges from 6220 to 6800 pounds, making it suitable for jobs covering approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
54 hp
Max power
33.5 kW
Weight
6220 to 6800 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
79 rows
Recorded power
54 hp
Recorded weight
3084 kg
Transmissions
4-speed gear
Production years
1938-1941
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference
Total built1,200Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringmanual worm-and-sectorReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

GTfarm tractorReference
GTIindustrial tractorReference

Engine

Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank113.6 LReference
Aux. fuel15.1 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)27.6 kWReference
Plows4-5Reference
Drawbar (tested)33.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)41.1 kWReference
Minneapolis-Moline GEReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke117 x 152 mmReference
Fuel systemSchebler TTX23 carburetorReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Rated RPM1075Reference
Idle RPM400-1075Reference
Starterhand-crankReference
Starterelectric optionalReference
Starter volts6Reference
Oil capacity9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity26.5 LReference
Belt power (max)41.1 kWReference
Max power33.5 kWReference

Transmission

4-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity49.2 LReference
Oil typeSAE 140Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)40.3 kWReference
Drawbarheavy-duty swinging drawbarReference
Rear PTO Type526 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase213 cmReference
Weight6220 to 6800 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-18Reference
Rear tire12.75-32Reference
Ag front7.50-18Reference
Ag rear12.75-32Reference
Ag front34-5.5 (steel)Reference
Ag rear50-12 (steel)Reference
Length346 cmReference
Width182 cmReference
Width170 cmReference
Height193 cmReference
Weight3084 kgReference
Shipping weight2821 kgReference
Ground clearance25 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)34 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)54 cmReference
Front tread138 cmReference
Rear tread146 cmReference

GT Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor, below the fuel tank.Reference

GT Serial Numbers

1938160001Reference
1939160077Reference
1940160546Reference
1941160879Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter40 cmReference
Width19 cmReference
RPM650Reference
Speed829.06 meters/minReference

Test results

Gasoline 4-speed 2WDMay 1 - 12, 1939Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 317 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)18.2 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2298 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

with 12.75x32 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.

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