Minneapolis-Moline RTU


Minneapolis-Moline RTU tractor photo
1939 - 1954
R Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
ManufacturerMinneapolis-Moline
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built25,824
Original price$1700 (1954)
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.
Variants
RTUtricycle-front
RTSstandard-front
RTNsingle-front
RTEadjustable-front
RTIindustrial tractor
Minneapolis-Moline RTU Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank14 gal
53.0 L
Engine details ...
Minneapolis-Moline RTU Power
Drawbar (claimed)20 hp
14.9 kW
 24 hp (late)
17.9 kW
Belt (claimed)23 hp
17.2 kW
Plows2
Drawbar (tested)23.9 hp
17.8 kW
Belt (tested)27.09 hp
20.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM560
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase76 inches
193 cm
Weight3,100 lbs
1406 kg
Front tire4.00-15
Rear tire8-36
Full dimensions and tires ...
RTU Serial Numbers
1939400001
1940402201
1941405576
1942407951
1943408826
1944409358
1945410748
1946413755
1947416545
19480014800001
19490014900001
19500015000001
195100102156
195200103973
195400104824

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RTU Serial Location
Minneapolis-Moline RTU serial number location
Left side of tractor frame, near brake pedals.
Belt Pulley
Diameter12.25 inches
31 cm
Width6 inches
15 cm
RPM933
Electrical
Charging systemgenerator
Battery volts6
References
RTU references literature
Visionlined R Tractors published in 1949, by Minneapolis-Moline
Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline
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Updated on October 4, 2017
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