Minneapolis-Moline Model U
Row-crop tractor · 1938–1957 · Gasoline
The Minneapolis-Moline Model U was the company's largest and most successful row-crop tractor, in production from 1938 to 1957. Rated as a 3-4 plow machine, it delivered about 45 belt horsepower and pioneered factory LP-gas power. Minneapolis-Moline was the first major manufacturer to offer LP-gas engines, and the U led that industry-wide shift.
- belt power
- 45.3 hp
- Displacement
- 283 ci (4.6 L)
Specifications
| Type | Row-crop |
|---|---|
| Production | 1938–1957 |
| Factory | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Make | Minneapolis-Moline |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 283 ci (4.6 L) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Belt power | 45.3 hp (33.8 kW) |
|---|---|
| Nebraska test | Nebraska Test 328 (1939, gasoline) |
| Transmission | sliding-gear — 5 forward, 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
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