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Tractor · 1939Unverified

Minneapolis-Moline RTU

Name: Minneapolis-Moline RTU
Brand: Minneapolis-Moline

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

The Minneapolis-Moline RTU is a tractor with a rated power of 20 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. It was manufactured from 1939 to 1954. The RTU is equipped with a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 1406 kg, making it suitable for operations covering up to 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

Richest spec table

97 rows

Recorded power

20 hp

Recorded weight

1406 kg

Transmissions

4-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1939-1954

Verified variants

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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.

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