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Minneapolis-Moline RTN

Minneapolis-Moline RTN — R Series · 20 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Minneapolis-Moline RTN is a compact tractor model with a rated output of 20 hp. It was produced from 1939 to 1951. The tractor is equipped with a 4-cylinder petrol, liquid-cooled engine, which powers two-wheel drive via a 4-speed gearbox. Its listed weight is 1406 kg, with a maximum workload of approximately 200 acres.

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

Rated power
20 hp
Max power
14.9 kW
Weight
1406 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
84 rows
Recorded power
20 hp
Recorded weight
1406 kg
Transmissions
4-speed unsynchronized gear
Production years
1939-1951
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference
Total built906Reference
The Minneapolis-Moline RTN was the single-front wheel version of the R series.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
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)14.9 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

Wheelbase193 cmReference
Weight1406 kgReference
Length294 cmReference
Width205 cmReference
Height176 cmReference
Front tread0 cmReference
Rear tread137 to 223 cmReference

RTN Serial Numbers

1939400001Reference
1940402201Reference
1941405576Reference
1942407851Reference
1943408826Reference
1944409358Reference
1945410748Reference
1946413755Reference
1947416545Reference
19480034800001Reference
19490034900001Reference
19500035000001Reference
195100300094Reference
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.

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