Tractor · 1949Unverified
Minneapolis-Moline ZA
Minneapolis-Moline ZA — Row-Crop tractor · 32 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
32 hp
Max power
23.9 kW
Weight
3750 to 4290 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesbull gearReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
ZAUtricycle frontReference
ZASstandard frontReference
ZANsingle front wheelReference
ZAEadjustable wide frontReference
ZASIindustrialReference
Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank71.9 LReference
Plows2-3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)23.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)27.0 kWReference
Minneapolis-Moline 206B-4Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.19:1Reference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity14.2 LReference
Belt power (max)27.0 kWReference
Max power23.9 kWReference
Transmission
5-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
ZAU Wheelbase208 cmReference
ZAE Wheelbase228 cmReference
Weight3750 to 4290 poundsReference
Front tire5.50x16Reference
Rear tire11x38Reference
Ag front5.50x16Reference
ZAN Ag front7.5x10Reference
Ag rear11x38Reference
ZAU Length342 cmReference
ZAE Length353 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)198 cmReference
Ground clearance63 cmReference
ZAE Front tread142 to 223 cmReference
ZAU Front tread19/32 cmReference
Rear tread137 to 223 cmReference
ZAU Shipping1701 kgReference
ZAE Shipping1859 kgReference
Operating1945 kgReference
ZA Serial Number Location
Left side of tractor frame, ahead of operator platform.Reference
ZA Serial Numbers
19490064900001 (ZAU)Reference
19500065000001 (ZAU)Reference
195000600001 (ZAU)Reference
195100605436 (ZAU)Reference
195200609940 (ZAU)Reference
Final00614658 (ZAU)Reference
19490094900001 (ZAE)Reference
19500095000001 (ZAE)Reference
195000900001 (ZAE)Reference
195100900374 (ZAE)Reference
195200900577 (ZAE)Reference
195300900998 (ZAE)Reference
Final00901122 (ZAE)Reference
19490084900001 (ZAN)Reference
19500085000001 (ZAN)Reference
195000800001 (ZAN)Reference
195100800239 (ZAN)Reference
195200800443 (ZAN)Reference
195300800619 (ZAN)Reference
Final00800620 (ZAN)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter38 cmReference
Width17 cmReference
RPM786Reference
Speed944.88 meters/minReference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
Gasoline 5-speed 2WDMay 6 - 15, 1950Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 438 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)13.2 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1586 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.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.