Tractor · 1947Unverified
Minneapolis-Moline RTE
Minneapolis-Moline RTE — R Series · 24 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
24 hp
Max power
14.9 kW
Weight
1496 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference
Total built1,115Reference
The Minneapolis-Moline RTE was adjustable-front axle version of the R series.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
RTUtricycle-frontReference
RTSstandard-frontReference
RTNsingle-frontReference
RTEadjustable-frontReference
RTIindustrial tractorReference
Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank53.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)17.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)17.2 kWReference
Plows2Reference
Drawbar (tested)17.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)20.2 kWReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity12.8 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.635 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Belt power (max)17.3 kWReference
Max power14.9 kWReference
Belt power (max)20.2 kWReference
Max power17.8 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
TypeHitchorReference
Rear PTO Type560 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase214 cmReference
Weight1496 kgReference
Length314 cmReference
Width205 cmReference
Height173 cmReference
Front tread142 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread137 to 223 cmReference
RTE Serial Number Location
Right side of tractor frame.Reference
RTE Serial Numbers
1947416545Reference
19480044800001Reference
19490044900001Reference
19500045000001Reference
195100400205Reference
19520400282Reference
195300400283Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Links
R production data:Reference
Capacities
Diameter31 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM933Reference
Electrical
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
NTTL 341: gasoline 4-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 468: gasoline 4-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 29 - May 10, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 341 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)9.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1209 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 20 - November 1, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 468 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull1270 kgReference
Speeds
With 10-34 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.