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Tractor · 1953Unverified

Minneapolis-Moline UB

Name: Minneapolis-Moline UB
Brand: Minneapolis-Moline

Minneapolis-Moline UB — Model U Series · 46 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Minneapolis-Moline UB is a 46 hp tractor, featuring a compact design. Produced from 1953 to 1955, this model is powered by a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a 5-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. The UB has a listed weight of 2744 kg and is designed for use on areas of approximately 200 ac.

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

Rated power

46 hp

Max power

32.0 kW

Weight

2744 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

95 rows

Recorded power

46 hp

Recorded weight

2744 kg

Transmissions

5-speed gear

Production years

1953-1955

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference

Original price was $3,050 in 1957Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

SteeringpowerReference

Mechanical disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

UBUtricycle-frontReference

UBEadjustable wide-frontReference

UBNsingle front wheelReference

UB Special1955-1957Reference

Engine

Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl dieselReference

Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP gasReference

Fuel tank45.4 LReference

Fuel tank132.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)25.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)33.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)38.2 kWReference

Minneapolis-MolineReference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke108 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression6.3:1Reference

Rated RPM1300Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

Minneapolis-Moline D283-4Reference

dieselReference

nautral LP gasReference

Compression8:1Reference

Belt power (max)36.1 kWReference

Max power32.0 kWReference

Belt power (max)38.2 kWReference

Max power33.2 kWReference

Transmission

5-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)34.3 kWReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase223 cmReference

Weight2744 kgReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire13-38Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear13-38Reference

UB Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of tractor frame.Reference

UB Serial Numbers

195305800001 (UBU)Reference

195405802913 (UBU)Reference

195505804003 (UBU)Reference

Final05805077 (UBU)Reference

195307800001 (UBU Diesel)Reference

1955007800747 (UBU Diesel)Reference

Final007801041 (UBU Diesel)Reference

195305900001 (UBE)Reference

195405900897 (UBE)Reference

195505901069 (UBE)Reference

Final05901421 (UBE)Reference

1954007000001 (UBE Diesel)Reference

195507000232 (UBE Diesel)Reference

Final07000362 (UBE Diesel)Reference

195306000001 (UBN)Reference

195406000203 (UBN)Reference

195506000208 (UBN)Reference

Final06000241 (UBN)Reference

195406900001 (UBN Diesel)Reference

Final06900048 (UBN Diesel)Reference

195509700001 (UB Special)Reference

Final09701475 (UB Special)Reference

195509800001 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

195609800301 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

195709800465 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

Final09800520 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter40 cmReference

Width17 cmReference

RPM741Reference

Speed947.93 meters/minReference

Test results

NTTL 520: gasoline 5-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 522: LP gas 5-speed 2WDReference

Gasoline 5-speed 2WDMay 25 - June 10, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 520 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)16.3 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2497 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

LP gas 5-speed 2WDMay 25 - June 14, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 522 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull2658 kgReference

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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