Tractor · 1939Unverified
Minneapolis-Moline RTS
Minneapolis-Moline RTS — R Series · 20 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
20 hp
Weight
1406 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference
Total built906Reference
The Minneapolis-Moline RTS was the standard, or fixed tread, version of the R series.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station. Cab optional.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
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
Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type560Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase175 cmReference
Weight1406 kgReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire10-34Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear10-34Reference
Length275 cmReference
Width205 cmReference
Height173 cmReference
Front tread120 cmReference
Rear tread137 to 223 cmReference
RTS Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference
RTS Serial Numbers
1939400001Reference
1940402201Reference
1941405576Reference
1942407851Reference
1943408826Reference
1944409358Reference
1945410748Reference
1946413755Reference
1947416545Reference
19490024900001Reference
19500025000001Reference
195100200301Reference
195200200402Reference
195300200552Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter31 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM933Reference
Electrical
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Battery volts6Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.