Minneapolis-Moline GB tractor specifications

1955 - 1959

1955 - 1959 Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factory:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price:$5,000 (1959 )

Minneapolis-Moline GB Power

Minneapolis-Moline GB Power Drawbar (claimed):50 hp
37.3 kW
PTO (claimed):64 hp
47.7 kW
Plows:5
Drawbar (tested):63.70 hp
47.5 kW
Belt (tested):70.55 hp
52.6 kW
power test details ...

1955 - 1959

Standard-tread tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 545

Nebraska Tractor Test 545
LP gas 5-speed 2WD May 31 - June 7, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 545 file
Belt power (max):	70.55 hp 52.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	62.14 hp 46.3 kW
Fuel use:	7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	7094 lbs 3217 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 547

Nebraska Tractor Test 547
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD June 8 - 15, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 547 file
Belt power (max):	65.64 hp 48.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	6.0 gal/hour 22.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	46.26 hp 34.5 kW
Fuel use:	4.6 gal/hour 17.4 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	6718 lbs 3047 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 568

Nebraska Tractor Test 568
Diesel 5-speed 2WD November 1 - 7, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 568 file
Belt power (max):	62.78 hp 46.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	63.70 hp 47.5 kW
Fuel use:	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	7333 lbs 3326 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Minneapolis-Moline GB Engines

Minneapolis-Moline GB Engines Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl LP gas Engine details ...

1955 - 1959

Standard-tread tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl diesel
Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline 403C-4
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	403.2 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.625x6.00 inches 117 x 152 mm
Compression:	5.74:1
Rated RPM:	1300
Starter volts:	12

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline D425-6
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	425.5 ci 7.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Compression:	14.9:1
Rated RPM:	1300
Starter volts:	12

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline 403C-4
LP gas
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	403.2 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.625x6.00 inches 117 x 152 mm
Compression:	8.37:1
Rated RPM:	1300
Starter volts:	12

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Brakes:disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:5-speed gear
Transmission details ...

1955 - 1959

Standard-tread tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:transmission
live*Optional. Live PTO via hand clutch on rear axle.
Rear RPM:540 (1.375)
Engine RPM:585@1300

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:82.5 inches
209 cm
Weight:7100 lbs
3220 kg
Front tire:7.50-18
Rear tire:14-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

1955 - 1959

Standard-tread tractor

Minneapolis-Moline GB Tires

Minneapolis-Moline GB Tires
Ag front:	7.50-18
Ag rear:	14-34

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	82.5 inches 209 cm
Length:	137.6 inches 349 cm
Width:	83 inches 210 cm
Height (steering wheel):	71 inches 180 cm
Height (hood):	67.125 inches 170 cm
Operating weight:	7100 lbs 3220 kg
Ballasted weight:	12000 lbs 5443 kg
Clearance (front axle):	14.75 inches 37 cm
Clearance (rear axle):	15.625 inches 39 cm
Front tread:	54.25 inches 137 cm
Rear tread:	62 inches 157 cm

GB Serial Numbers

GB Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the Minneapolis-Moline GB tractor frame, just ahead of the operator platform.
photo of GB serial number