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Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star

Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star — Constellation Series · 56 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is a tractor with a rated output of 56 hp, categorising it as one of the more compact options in its class. The Jet Star was manufactured from 1959 to 1962. It is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through two-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the Jet Star is 1634 kg, and it is suitable for tasks covering approximately 200 acres.

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Rated power
56 hp
Weight
1634 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
63 rows
Recorded power
56 hp
Recorded weight
1634 kg
Transmissions
10-speed two-speed power shift
Production years
1959-1962
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference
Original price was $5,000 in 1970Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank53.0 LReference
Fuel tank83.3 LReference
Engine41.8 kWReference
Gas Belt (claimed)35.8 kWReference
Diesel Belt (claimed)29.8 kWReference
Minneapolis-Moline 206L-4Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 127 mmReference
Power41.8 kWReference
Rated RPM1750Reference
Coolant capacity12.8 LReference
Minneapolis-Moline D206-4Reference
dieselReference
Power37.3 kWReference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference

Transmission

10-speed two-speed power shiftReference
5-speed gearReference
TransmissionAmpli-TorcReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity37.9 LReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase219 cmReference
Weight1634 kgReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-28Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Length318 cmReference
Width178 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)165 cmReference
Height (exhaust)196 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)50 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)49 cmReference
Front tread127 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 213 cmReference

Jet Star Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the left side of the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star tractor frame, near the brake pedals.Reference

Jet Star Serial Numbers

195916500001 (gasoline)Reference
196016500285 (gasoline)Reference
196116500835 (gasoline)Reference
196216501702 (gasoline)Reference
Final16502439 (gasoline)Reference
196017500001 (diesel)Reference
19611750061 (diesel)Reference
196217500136 (diesel)Reference
Final17500196 (diesel)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.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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