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Minneapolis-Moline RTI

Minneapolis-Moline RTI — Industrial tractor · 27 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Minneapolis-Moline RTI is a compact industrial tractor with a rating of 27 hp. It was manufactured from 1940 to 1955, and features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine driving through two-wheel drive with a 4-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the RTI is 1655 kg, and it is designed for tractive use on areas 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
27 hp
Weight
1655 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
75 rows
Recorded power
27 hp
Recorded weight
1655 kg
Transmissions
4-speed gear
Production years
1940-1955
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Industrial tractorReference
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference
Total built4,338Reference
The Minneapolis-Moline RTI was the industrial version of the R series. The RTI featured a foot clutch and throttle, plus a straight front axle.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

RTI-MmilitaryReference

Engine

Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank53.0 LReference
Engine20.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)17.9 kWReference
Minneapolis-Moline EEReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 102 mmReference
Power20.1 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression5.7:1Reference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.635 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.356 mmReference

Transmission

4-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch254mm mechanical dry discReference
Oil capacity17.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Typeopen centerReference
Pressure241.3 barReference
Pump flow2.4 lpmReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase168 cmReference
Weight1655 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire12.00-24Reference
Industrial front7.50-16Reference
Industrial rear12.00-24Reference
Length264 cmReference
Width149 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)161 cmReference
Height (hood)140 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)31 cmReference
Front tread120 cmReference
Rear tread121 cmReference
Rear tread137 cmReference

RTI Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the RTI, just ahead of the rear axle.Reference

RTI Serial Numbers

1940402201Reference
1941405576Reference
1942407951Reference
1943408826Reference
1944409358Reference
1945410748Reference
1946413755Reference
1947416545Reference
19480054800001Reference
19490054900001Reference
19500055000001Reference
195100500116Reference
195200500599Reference
195300501001Reference
195400501312Reference
195500501512Reference
195305500001-05500249 (RTI-M)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Links

R production data:Reference

Speeds

With 12.00-24 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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