Minneapolis-Moline UB row-crop tractor: review and specs

The Minneapolis-Moline UB is a 2WD row-crop tractor from the Model U series. This tractor was manufactured by Minneapolis-Moline in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA from 1953 to 1955.

The Minneapolis-Moline UB is equipped with one of two engines: a 4.6 L (283.7 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline / LP-gas engine or a 4.6 L (283.7 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and a gear type transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears.

The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:

Minneapolis-Moline. It is a 4.6 L, 4,649 cm², (283.7 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline/LP-gas engine with 108.0 mm (4.25 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 6.3:1 for gasoline version and 8.0:1 for LP-gas version.
Minneapolis-Moline D283-4. It is a 4.6 L, 4,649 cm², (283.7 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine. The cylinder bore is 108.0 mm (4.25 in) and the piston stroke is 127.0 mm (5 in).

The Minneapolis-Moline UB is equipped with manual steering, mechanical disc brakes, open operator station and 45.4 liters (12 US gal.; 10 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Tractor variants:

UBU: tricycle-front
UBE: adjustable wide-front
UBN: single front wheel

Minneapolis-Moline UB Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Minneapolis-Moline UB
Length	–
Width	–
Height	–
Wheel base	2,230 mm (87.8 in)
Weight	2,745 kg (6,052 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	45.4 liters (12 US gal.; 10 Imp. gal) LP-gas: 132.5 liters (35 US gal, 29.1 Imp. gal)
Battery	–
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	Minneapolis-Moline
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline/LP-gas
Displacement	4.6 L, 4,649 cm², (283.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	108.0 mm X 127.0 mm (4.25 in X 5 in)
Compression ratio	6.3:1
Horsepower	–
Starter	Electric
Coolant capacity:	10.4 L (11 US. qt, 9.2 Imp. qt.)
Engine
Engine model	Minneapolis-Moline D283-4
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	4.6 L, 4,649 cm², (283.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	108.0 mm X 127.0 mm (4.25 in X 5 in)
Horsepower	–
Starter	Electric

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Mechanical disc
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Gear type
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 25.1 kmh (15.6 mph) Reverse: 3.5 kmh (2.2 mph)
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 6.00-16
Rear tires	Ag: 13-38

PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Live
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm

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