4 Star by Minneapolis-Moline

1959 - 1963

1959 - 1963 Row-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Original price:$3,300 (1962 )

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Power

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Power Drawbar (claimed):39 hp
29.1 kW
Gas PTO (claimed):47 hp
35.0 kW
LP-gas PTO (claimed):48 hp
35.8 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed):44 hp
32.8 kW
Drawbar (tested):38.58 hp
28.8 kW
PTO (tested):44.57 hp
33.2 kW
power test details ...

1959 - 1963

1959 - 1963
Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 789

Nebraska Tractor Test 789

Nebraska Tractor Test 789

Nebraska Tractor Test 789
Gasoline 10-speed 2WD
April 20 - May 4, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 789 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:44.57 hp
33.2 kW
Fuel use:4.1 gal/hour
15.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:41.25 hp
30.8 kW
Fuel use:3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:38.58 hp
28.8 kW
Fuel use:3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour
Gear 2H used for power test.
Max pull:6537 lbs
2965 kg
Gear 1L used for pull test.

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Engines

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Engines Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl LP-gas Gas Fuel tank:17 gal
64.3 L
Diesel Fuel tank:17 gal
64.3 L
LP-gas Fuel tank:23.5 gal
88.9 L
Engine details ...

1959 - 1963

1959 - 1963
Row-Crop tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel
Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl LP-gas

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:206 ci
3.4 L
Bore/Stroke:3.625x5.00 inches
92 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:oil bath
Rated RPM:1750
Starter volts:12
Oil capacity:6 qts
5.7 L
Coolant capacity:13.5 qts
12.8 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:206 ci
3.4 L
Bore/Stroke:3.625x5.00 inches
92 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:oil bath
Rated RPM:1750
Starter volts:12
Oil capacity:6 qts
5.7 L
Coolant capacity:13.5 qts
12.8 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline
LP-gas
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:206 ci
3.4 L
Bore/Stroke:3.625x5.00 inches
92 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:oil bath
Rated RPM:1750
Starter volts:12
Oil capacity:6 qts
5.7 L
Coolant capacity:13.5 qts
12.8 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:power
Brakes:disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmissions:5-speed gear
 10-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

1959 - 1963

1959 - 1963
Row-Crop tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
5-speed gear
10-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Type:gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity:32 qts
30.3 L

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:Ampli-Torc
Type:two-speed power shift
Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:40 qts
37.9 L

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live
 independent*On 4 Star Super
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:87 inches
220 cm
Weight:4120 to 4320 pounds
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:13.6-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1959 - 1963

1959 - 1963
Row-Crop tractor

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Tires

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Tires
Ag front:5.50-16
Ag rear:13.6-38
Ag front:9.00-10*Single front wheel

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:87 inches
220 cm
Length:132 inches
335 cm
Width:82 inches
208 cm
Height (steering wheel):71 inches
180 cm
Height (exhaust):86 inches
218 cm
Clearance (rear axle):26 inches
66 cm
Front tread:7.75/12.875 inches
19/32 cm
Front tread:50 to 74 inches
127 to 187 cm
Rear tread:56 to 88 inches
142 to 223 cm

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Weight

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Weight
Gas :4120 lbs
1868 kg
Diesel :4220 lbs
1914 kg
LP-gas :4320 lbs
1959 kg
Ballasted:8495 lbs
3853 kg

4 Star Serial Numbers

4 Star Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the 4-Star frame, just behind the brake pedals.
photo of 4 Star serial number
1959:16600001
1960:16600891
1961:16601686
1962:16601861
1963:16602408
1960:18200001 (diesel)
1961:18200051 (diesel)
1962:18200073 (diesel)

how to read serial numbers...

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