UTU by Minneapolis-Moline

1938 - 1955

1938 - 1955 Model U SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:UTU5 Star ↓

1957 - 1960

1957 - 1960

Production

Production
Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Factory:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price:$4,500 (1961 )

Variants

Variants
Universal U:tricycle-front
Universal N:single front wheel
Universal E:adjustable wide-front
Standard C1S:standard-front
Industrial C1W:industrial

Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Power

Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Power
Drawbar (claimed):40 hp
29.8 kW
PTO (claimed):57 hp
42.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):49.62 hp
37.0 kW
PTO (tested):54.96 hp
41.0 kW
power test details ...

Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Engines

Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star Engines
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl diesel
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP-gas
Gas Fuel tank:22 gal
83.3 L
LP-gas Fuel tank:31 gal
117.3 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
Final drives:bull gear
Steering:power assist
Brakes:disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:10-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:Tel-O-Flo
Valves:2

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:II/I

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:independent
Clutch:wet disc
Rear RPM:540 (1.375)
Engine RPM:553@1500

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:94 inches
238 cm
Weight:6500 lbs
2948 kg
Front tire:6.00x16
Rear tire:13.6x38
Full dimensions and tires ...

5 Star Serial Numbers

5 Star Serial Numbers
Location:Side of transmission case
1957:11000001 (Universal)
1958:11001058 (Universal)
1959:11700060 (Universal)
1960:11700060 (Universal)
1961:18900041 (Universal)
1957:14400001 (diesel Universal)
1958:14400204 (diesel Universal)
1959:14400786 (diesel Universal)
1960:14401296 (diesel Universal)
1958:11200001 (Standard)
1959:11200212 (Standard)
1960:11800022 (Standard)
1958:14500001 (diesel Standard)
1959:14500166 (diesel Standard)
Final:14500188 (diesel Standard)

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Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley
Diameter:12 inches
30 cm
Width:7 inches
17 cm
RPM:1018
Speed:3200 ft/min
975.36 meters/min

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:positive
Battery volts:12

Production

Production Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built:33,268

Variants

Variants UTU:row-crop tricycle
UTE:row-crop wide front
UTN:row-crop single front
UDU:diesel row-crop
UTS-D:diesel standard
UTC:high-crop
UTS:standard-front
UDLX:Comfotractor with cab
UTOX:Comfotractor roadster
UTIL:industrial with shuttle shift
UTIL-M:military

1938 - 1955

1938 - 1955
Model U Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:UTU
5 Star ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Total built:33,268

Variants

Variants
UTU:row-crop tricycle
UTE:row-crop wide front
UTN:row-crop single front
UDU:diesel row-crop
UTS-D:diesel standard
UTC:high-crop
UTS:standard-front
UDLX:Comfotractor with cab
UTOX:Comfotractor roadster
UTIL:industrial with shuttle shift
UTIL-M:military

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Power

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Power
Drawbar (tested):35.16 hp
26.2 kW
Belt (tested):42.71 hp
31.8 kW
power test details ...

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Engine

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank:21.5 gal
81.4 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:88 inches
223 cm
Weight:5500 lbs
2494 kg
Front tire:6.00x16
Rear tire:11.00x36
Full dimensions and tires ...

UTU Serial Numbers

UTU Serial Numbers
Location:Gear case, right side
photo of UTU serial number
1938:310026
1939:310647
1940:312451
1941:314893
1942:316501
1943:317702
1944:318163
1945:321102
1946:325231
1947:329752
1948:337418
1948:0114800001
1949:0114900001
1950:0115000001
1951:01105384
1952:01110118
1953:---
1954:01113450
1955:01113454
Final:01113456

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Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley
Diameter:15.5 inches
39 cm
Width:7 inches
17 cm
RPM:733
Speed:2975 ft/min
906.78 meters/min

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Power

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Power Drawbar (tested):35.16 hp
26.2 kW
Belt (tested):42.71 hp
31.8 kW
power test details ...

1938 - 1955

1938 - 1955
Model U Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:UTU
5 Star ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 319

Nebraska Tractor Test 319

Nebraska Tractor Test 319

Nebraska Tractor Test 319
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD
June 13 - 17, 1939
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 319 file
Belt power (max):42.71 hp
31.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max):4.1 gal/hour
15.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:35.16 hp
26.2 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:4,585 lbs
2079 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 521

Nebraska Tractor Test 521

Nebraska Tractor Test 521

Nebraska Tractor Test 521
Gasoline
May 27 - June 7, 1954
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 521 file
Belt power (max):37.23 hp
27.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max):4.3 gal/hour
16.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:33.51 hp
25.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:4,953 lbs
2246 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Engine

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Engine Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline Fuel tank:21.5 gal
81.4 L
Engine details ...

1938 - 1955

1938 - 1955
Model U Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:UTU
5 Star ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:283.7 ci
4.6 L
Bore/Stroke:4.25x5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm
Compression:5.4:1
Rated RPM:1275
Coolant capacity:24 qts
22.7 L

Mechanical

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

1938 - 1955

1938 - 1955
Model U Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:UTU
5 Star ↓

Transmission

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

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:88 inches
223 cm
Weight:5500 lbs
2494 kg
Front tire:6.00x16
Rear tire:11.00x36
Full dimensions and tires ...

1938 - 1955

1938 - 1955
Model U Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:UTU
5 Star ↓

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Tires

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Tires
Ag front:6.00x16
Ag rear:11.00x36

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:88 inches
223 cm
Length:139.5 inches
354 cm
Width:84.5 inches
214 cm
Height:70.5 inches
179 cm
Weight:5500 lbs
2494 kg
Ballasted weight:6700 lbs
3039 kg
Rear tread:54 to 83 inches
137 to 210 cm

UTU Serial Numbers

UTU Serial Numbers Location:Gear case, right side
photo of UTU serial number
1938:310026
1939:310647
1940:312451
1941:314893
1942:316501
1943:317702
1944:318163
1945:321102
1946:325231
1947:329752
1948:337418
1948:0114800001
1949:0114900001
1950:0115000001
1951:01105384
1952:01110118
1953:---
1954:01113450
1955:01113454
Final:01113456

how to read serial numbers...

Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley Diameter:15.5 inches
39 cm
Width:7 inches
17 cm
RPM:733
Speed:2975 ft/min
906.78 meters/min

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