Tractor · 1953Unverified
Minneapolis-Moline UB
Minneapolis-Moline UB — Model U Series · 46 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
46 hp
Max power
32.0 kW
Weight
2744 kg
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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.