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| 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. |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Factory: | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Total built: | 25,824 |
| Original price (USD): | $1700 (1954) |
| Variants | |
| RTU: | tricycle-front |
| RTS: | standard-front |
| RTN: | single-front |
| RTE: | adjustable-front |
| RTI: | industrial tractor |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 14 gal [53.0 L] |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear RPM: | 560 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 76 inches [193 cm] |
| Weight: | 3,100 lbs [1406 kg] |
| Front tire: | 4.00-15 |
| Rear tire: | 8-36 |
| RTU Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Left side of tractor frame, near brake pedals. |
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| R production data: |
| Minneapolis-Moline RTU Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 20 hp [14.9 kW], 24 hp [17.9 kW] (late) |
| Belt (claimed): | 23 hp [17.2 kW] |
| Plows: | 2 |
| Drawbar (tested): | 23.9 hp [17.8 kW] |
| Belt (tested): | 27.09 hp [20.2 kW] |
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual |
| Brakes: | disc |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter: | 12.25 inches [31 cm] |
| Width: | 6 inches [15 cm] |
| RPM: | 933 |
| Electrical | |
| Charging system: | generator |
| Battery | |
| Number: | 1 |
| Volts: | 6 |
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| Bore/Stroke: | 3.625x4.00 inches [92 x 102 mm] |
| Fuel system: | Marvel Schebler 1-inch carburetor |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 6.1:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 1500 |
| Firing order: | 1-3-4-2 |
| Starter volts: | 6 |
| Oil capacity: | 7 qts [6.6 L] |
| Coolant capacity: | 13.5 qts [12.8 L] |
| Sparkplug gap: | 0.025 inches [0.635 mm] |
| Point gap: | 0.020 inches [0.508 mm] |
| Intake valve clearance: | 0.025 inches [0.635 mm] hot |
| Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.014 inches [0.356 mm] hot |
| Engine Detail | |
| Minneapolis-Moline, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 165 ci [2.7 L] |
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| Speeds: | With 10-34 rear tires. |
| Transmission | |
| Type: | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears: | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 3,100 lbs [1406 kg] |
| Wheelbase: | 76 inches [193 cm] |
| Length: | 116 inches [294 cm] |
| Width: | 81.1 inches [205 cm] |
| Height: | 68.5 inches [173 cm] |
| Front tread: | 8 inches [20 cm] |
| Rear tread: | 54 to 88 inches [137 to 223 cm] |
| Minneapolis-Moline RTU Tires | |
| Ag front: | 4.00-15 |
| Ag rear: | 8-36 |