Tractor · 1947Unverified
Minneapolis-Moline GTB
Minneapolis-Moline GTB — Standard-tread tractor · 54 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
54 hp
Max power
36.9 kW
Weight
2948 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference
Original price was $2400 in 1954Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
GTBgasolineReference
GTCLP-gasReference
GB-DdieselReference
Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank109.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)27.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)36.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)43.3 kWReference
Minneapolis-Moline 403A-4Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke117 x 152 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression5.4:1Reference
Rated RPM1100Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Minneapolis-Moline D425-6Reference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
Displacement7.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 127 mmReference
Compression14.9:1Reference
Rated RPM1300Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity13.2 LReference
Belt power (max)43.3 kWReference
Max power36.9 kWReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)40.3 kWReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase209 cmReference
Weight2948 kgReference
Front tire7.50-18Reference
Rear tire14-34Reference
Ag front7.50-18Reference
Ag rear14-34Reference
Ag front34-5.5 (steel)Reference
Ag rear50-12 (steel)Reference
Length338 cmReference
Width203 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)180 cmReference
Height (hood)170 cmReference
Front tread135 cmReference
Rear tread157 cmReference
GTB Serial Number Location
Right side of tractor frame, just ahead of operator platform.Reference
GTB Serial Numbers
1947164001Reference
1948164179Reference
19480164800001Reference
19490164900001Reference
1950016500001Reference
195101601864Reference
195201603397Reference
195301604890Reference
195401605973Reference
Final01606289Reference
195306800001 (diesel)Reference
195406800002 (diesel)Reference
Final06800850 (diesel)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter40 cmReference
Width17 cmReference
RPM627Reference
Speed801.62 meters/minReference
Test results
Gasoline 5-speed 2WDApril 21 - May 16, 1950Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 437 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)20.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2907 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 14-34 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.