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Tractor · 1960Unverified

Minneapolis-Moline M-5

Name: Minneapolis-Moline M-5
Brand: Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline M-5 · 61 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Minneapolis-Moline M-5 is a tractor with a rating of approximately 61 hp, positioned at the lower end of its class by power output. It was manufactured from 1960 to 1963. The M-5 features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with a four-wheel drive system and powershift transmission. Its operating weight is specified as between 6765 and 6965 pounds, with a suitable working capacity of up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

61 hp

Max power

39.2 kW

Weight

6765 to 6965 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

99 rows

Recorded power

61 hp

Transmissions

10-speed partial power shift

Production years

1960-1963

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference

Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USAReference

Original price was $4,900 in 1963Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Steeringpower assistReference

Differential disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

M-5044WDReference

Engine

Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl dieselReference

Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl LP gasReference

Engine51.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)40.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)40.6 kWReference

Minneapolis-Moline 336-4Reference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke117 x 127 mmReference

Power51.5 kWReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression6.5:1Reference

Rated RPM1500Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

dieselReference

Compression14.8:1Reference

LP gasReference

Compression7.9:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed45.5 kWReference

Max power39.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed45.7 kWReference

Max power40.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed43.4 kWReference

Max power38.3 kWReference

Transmission

10-speed partial power shiftReference

TransmissionAmpli-TorcReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Five gears, plus reverse, with the Ampli-Torc high-low shifting. The Ampli-Torc may be shifted on the move, without using the clutch. Engine braking is only available in high range.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)45.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)45.7 kWReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed42.8 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed40.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase256 cmReference

Weight6765 to 6965 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire15.5-38Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear15.5-38Reference

Length355 cmReference

Width213 cmReference

Height182 cmReference

Front tread132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 223 cmReference

Operating3068 kgReference

Operating3132 kgReference

Operating3159 kgReference

Ballasted4388 kgReference

M-5 Serial Number Location

Right side of tractor frame, near brake pedals.Reference

M-5 Serial Numbers

196017100001 (gas)Reference

196117101536 (gas)Reference

196217103496 (gas)Reference

196317104708 (gas)Reference

Final17105157 (gas)Reference

196017200001 (diesel)Reference

196117201041 (diesel)Reference

196217202000 (diesel)Reference

196317202507 (diesel)Reference

Final17202656 (diesel)Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Test results

NTTL 756: gasoline 10-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 757: LP gas 10-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 758: diesel 10-speed 2WDReference

Gasoline 10-speed 2WDAugust 31 - September 10, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 756 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use20.8 l/hourReference

Gear 2-High used for power test.Reference

Max pull3035 kgReference

Gear 2-Low used for pull test.Reference

LP gas 10-speed 2WDAugust 31 - September 10, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 757 fileReference

Fuel use25.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use23.5 l/hourReference

Max pull3085 kgReference

Gear 1-High used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 10-speed 2WDAugust 6 - September 10, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 758 fileReference

Fuel use14.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference

Fuel use14.8 l/hourReference

Max pull3062 kgReference

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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