UB by Minneapolis-Moline

1953 - 1955

1953 - 1955 Model U SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price:$3050 (1957)

Variants

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

Minneapolis-Moline UB Power

Minneapolis-Moline UB Power Drawbar (claimed):34 hp
25.4 kW
PTO (claimed):46 hp
34.3 kW
Drawbar (tested):44.57 hp
33.2 kW
Belt (tested):51.27 hp
38.2 kW
power test details ...

1953 - 1955

1953 - 1955
Model U Series
Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 520

Nebraska Tractor Test 520

Nebraska Tractor Test 520

Nebraska Tractor Test 520
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD
May 25 - June 10, 1954
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 520 file
Belt power (max):48.38 hp
36.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max):4.3 gal/hour
16.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:42.90 hp
32.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:5,505 lbs
2497 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 522

Nebraska Tractor Test 522

Nebraska Tractor Test 522

Nebraska Tractor Test 522
LP gas 5-speed 2WD
May 25 - June 14, 1954
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 522 file
Belt power (max):51.27 hp
38.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max):5.6 gal/hour
21.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:44.57 hp
33.2 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:5,861 lbs
2658 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Minneapolis-Moline UB Engines

Minneapolis-Moline UB Engines Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl diesel Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP gas Fuel tank:12 gal
45.4 L (gas)
 35 gal
132.5 L (LP gas)
Engine details ...

1953 - 1955

1953 - 1955
Model U Series
Row-Crop tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl diesel
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:283.7 ci
4.6 L
Bore/Stroke:4.25x5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:oil bath
Compression:6.3:1
Rated RPM:1300
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:11 qts
10.4 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline D283-4
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:283.7 ci
4.6 L
Bore/Stroke:4.25x5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline
nautral LP gas
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:283.7 ci
4.6 L
Bore/Stroke:4.25x5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:oil bath
Compression:8:1
Rated RPM:1300
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:11 qts
10.4 L

Mechanical

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

1953 - 1955

1953 - 1955
Model U Series
Row-Crop tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:88 inches
223 cm
Weight:6,050 lbs
2744 kg
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tire:13-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1953 - 1955

1953 - 1955
Model U Series
Row-Crop tractor

Minneapolis-Moline UB Tires

Minneapolis-Moline UB Tires
Ag front:6.00-16
Ag rear:13-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:88 inches
223 cm
Weight:6,050 lbs
2744 kg

UB Serial Numbers

UB Serial Numbers Location:Right side of tractor frame.
photo of UB serial number

Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley Diameter:16 inches
40 cm
Width:7 inches
17 cm
RPM:741
Speed:3,110 ft/min
947.93 meters/min

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