The Minneapolis-Moline 445 is a 2WD row-crop tractor manufactured by Minneapolis-Moline in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA from 1956 to 1959.
The Minneapolis-Moline 445 tractor is equipped with one of three engines: a 3.4 L (206.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3.4 L (206.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine, or a 3.6 L (221.1 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and a two-speed powershift transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears and 279.4 mm dry disc clutch.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Minneapolis-Moline 206H-4. It is a 3.4 L, 3,375 cm2, (206.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 92.0 mm (3.62 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5.0 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 7.3:1.
- Minneapolis-Moline 206H-4. It is a 3.4 L, 3,375 cm2, (206.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine. The cylinder bore is 92.0 mm (3.62 in) and the piston stroke is 127.0 mm (5.0 in).
- Minneapolis-Moline 220A-4 (used in the military version only). It is a 3.6 L, 3,623 cm2, (221.1 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine. The cylinder bore is 95.0 mm (3.75 in) and the piston stroke is 127.0 mm (5.0 in).
The MM 445 is equipped with manual or power (optional) steering, disc brakes, open operator station and 64.3 liters (17.0 US gal.; 14.1 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
The tractor variants:
- 445U – tricycle-front
- 445E – adjustable-front
- 445N – single-front
Minneapolis-Moline 445 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Minneapolis-Moline 445 |
| Length | 3,310 mm (130.3 in) |
| Width | 2,080 mm (81.9 in) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,190 mm (86.2 in) |
| Ground clearance | Front axle: 570 mm (22.4 in) Rear axle: 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 2,210 kg (4,872 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 64.3 liters (17 US gal.; 14.1 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Minneapolis-Moline 206H-4 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 3.4 L, 3,375 cm2, (206.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 92.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.62 in X 5 in) |
| Compression ratio | 7.3:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 6.6 L (7 US. qt, 5.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 12.8 L (13.5 US. qt, 11.3 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Minneapolis-Moline 206H-4 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3.4 L, 3,375 cm2, (206.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 92.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.62 in X 5 in) |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Minneapolis-Moline 220A-4 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3.6 L, 3,623 cm2, (221.1 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 95.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.75 in X 5 in) |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual or power (optional) |
| Brakes | Disc |
| Final drive | Bull gear |
| Transmission model | Ampli-Torc |
| Transmission type | Two-speed powershift with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 24.8 kmh (15.4 mph) Reverse: 6.9 kmh (4.3 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 37.9 L (10 US. gal, 8.3 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 5.50-16 (445U, 445E), 7.50-10 (445N) |
| Rear tires | Ag: 11-38, 12-38 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | II |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Middle PTO type | Optional |
| Middle PTO speed | 980 rpm |
| Rear PTO type | Independent with wet disc clutch |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
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