Tractor · 1939Unverified
Minneapolis-Moline RTU
Minneapolis-Moline RTU — 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
Max power
14.9 kW
Weight
1406 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference
Total built25,824Reference
Original price was $1,700 in 1954Reference
The Minneapolis-Moline RTU was the universal row-crop version of the R series tractors. It was also the most popular version. The R series were available with the Comfort Cab featuring upholstered seat, roll-down windows, and rear door.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)14.9 kWReference
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
Fuel systemMarvel Schebler 1-inch carburetorReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.1:1Reference
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
Front tire4.00-15Reference
Rear tire8-36Reference
Ag front4.00-15Reference
Ag rear8-36Reference
Length294 cmReference
Width205 cmReference
Height173 cmReference
Front tread20 cmReference
Rear tread137 to 223 cmReference
RTU Serial Number Location
Left side of tractor frame, near brake pedals.Reference
RTU Serial Numbers
1939400001Reference
1940402201Reference
1941405576Reference
1942407951Reference
1943408826Reference
1944409358Reference
1945410748Reference
1946413755Reference
1947416545Reference
19480014800001Reference
19490014900001Reference
19500015000001Reference
195100102156Reference
195200103973Reference
195400104824Reference
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.