ZTU by Minneapolis-Moline
1936 - 1948
Series:
1949 - 1953
| 1949 - 1953 |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Production
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factory: | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
Variants
| Variants | |
| ZAU: | tricycle front |
| ZAS: | standard front |
| ZAN: | single front wheel |
| ZAE: | adjustable wide front |
| ZASI: | industrial |
Minneapolis-Moline ZA Power
| Minneapolis-Moline ZA Power | |
| Plows: | 2-3 (14-inch) |
| Drawbar (tested): | 32.07 hp 23.9 kW |
| Belt (tested): | 36.20 hp 27.0 kW |
| power test details ... | |
Minneapolis-Moline ZA Engine
| Minneapolis-Moline ZA Engine | |
| Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Fuel tank: | 19 gal 71.9 L |
| Engine details ... | |
Mechanical
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Final drives: | bull gear |
| Steering: | manual |
| Brakes: | mechanical drum |
| 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 | |
| ZAU Wheelbase: | 82 inches 208 cm |
| ZAE Wheelbase: | 90.125 inches 228 cm |
| Weight: | 3750 to 4290 pounds |
| Front tire: | 5.50x16 |
| Rear tire: | 11x38 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... | |
ZA Serial Numbers
| ZA Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Left side of tractor frame, ahead of operator platform. |
| photo of ZA serial number | |
| 1949: | 0064900001 (ZAU) |
| 1950: | 0065000001 (ZAU) |
| 1950: | 00600001 (ZAU) |
| 1951: | 00605436 (ZAU) |
| 1952: | 00609940 (ZAU) |
| Final: | 00614658 (ZAU) |
| 1949: | 0094900001 (ZAE) |
| 1950: | 0095000001 (ZAE) |
| 1950: | 00900001 (ZAE) |
| 1951: | 00900374 (ZAE) |
| 1952: | 00900577 (ZAE) |
| 1953: | 00900998 (ZAE) |
| Final: | 00901122 (ZAE) |
| 1949: | 0084900001 (ZAN) |
| 1950: | 0085000001 (ZAN) |
| 1950: | 00800001 (ZAN) |
| 1951: | 00800239 (ZAN) |
| 1952: | 00800443 (ZAN) |
| 1953: | 00800619 (ZAN) |
| Final: | 00800620 (ZAN) |
how to read serial numbers... | |
Belt Pulley
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter: | 15.125 inches 38 cm |
| Width: | 7 inches 17 cm |
| RPM: | 786 |
| Speed: | 3,100 ft/min 944.88 meters/min |
Electrical
| Electrical | |
| Ground: | positive |
| Battery volts: | 6 |
Production
Variants
1936 - 1948
| 1936 - 1948 |
| ZT Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | ZTU |
| ZA ↓ |
Production
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factory: | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Original price: | $1,500 (1948) |
Variants
| Variants | |
| ZTU: | tricycle front |
| ZTN: | single front wheel |
| ZTE: | adjustable wide-front |
| ZTS: | standard front |
| ZTI: | industrial |
Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Power
| Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 16.5 hp 12.3 kW |
| Belt (claimed): | 26.5 hp 19.8 kW |
| Drawbar (tested): | 26.39 hp 19.7 kW |
| Belt (tested): | 31.14 hp 23.2 kW |
| power test details ... | |
Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Engine
| Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Engine | |
| Minneapolis-Moline 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Fuel tank: | 15.5 gal 58.7 L |
| Aux. fuel: | 1.25 gal 4.7 L |
| Engine details ... | |
Mechanical
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual worm-and-sector |
| Brakes: | drum |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Transmission details ... | |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear RPM: | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 82 inches 208 cm |
| Weight: | 4,000 lbs 1814 kg |
| Front tire: | 5.25x16 |
| Rear tire: | 9.00x36 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... | |
ZTU Serial Numbers
| ZTU Serial Numbers | |
| 1936: | 560001 |
| 1937: | 560038 |
| 1938: | 562975 |
| 1939: | 565407 |
| 1940: | 567155 |
| 1941: | 568755 |
| 1942: | 570822 |
| 1943: | 571422 |
| 1944: | 572968 |
| 1945: | 575713 |
| 1946: | 576814 |
| 1947: | 578041 |
| 1948: | 581815 |
| Final: | 585817 |
how to read serial numbers... | |
Belt Pulley
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter: | 14 inches 35 cm |
| Width: | 6.5 inches 16 cm |
| RPM: | 790 |
| Speed: | 2,900 ft/min 883.92 meters/min |
Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Power
12.3 kW
19.8 kW
19.7 kW
23.2 kW
1936 - 1948
| 1936 - 1948 |
| ZT Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | ZTU |
| ZA ↓ |
Nebraska Tractor Test 290
| Nebraska Tractor Test 290 | |||
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Nebraska Tractor Test 290
| Nebraska Tractor Test 290 | |
| Kerosene 5-speed 2WD October 4 - 12, 1937 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 290 file | |
| Belt power (max): | 26.84 hp 20.0 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max): | 2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power: | 20.53 hp 15.3 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull: | 3,262 lbs 1479 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 352
| Nebraska Tractor Test 352 | |||
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Nebraska Tractor Test 352
| Nebraska Tractor Test 352 | |
| Gasoline 5-speed 2WD September 3 - 7, 1940 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 352 file | |
| Belt power (max): | 31.14 hp 23.2 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max): | 2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power: | 26.39 hp 19.7 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull: | 3,254 lbs 1476 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Engine
58.7 L
4.7 L
1936 - 1948
| 1936 - 1948 |
| ZT Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | ZTU |
| ZA ↓ |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Minneapolis-Moline RE | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 185.8 ci 3.0 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.625x4.50 inches 92 x 114 mm |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 5.75:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 1500 |
| Firing order: | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity: | 7 qts 6.6 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 14 qts 13.2 L |
Mechanical
1936 - 1948
| 1936 - 1948 |
| ZT Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | ZTU |
| ZA ↓ |
Transmission
| Transmission | |
| Type: | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears: | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch: | 10-inch dry disc |
| Oil capacity: | 28 qts 26.5 L |
Speeds
| Speeds | |
Power Take-off (PTO)
Dimensions & Tires
208 cm
1814 kg
1936 - 1948
| 1936 - 1948 |
| ZT Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | ZTU |
| ZA ↓ |
Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Tires
| Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Tires | |
| Ag front: | 5.25x16 |
| 5.50x16 | |
| Ag rear: | 9.00x36 |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 82 inches 208 cm |
| Length: | 132 inches 335 cm |
| Width: | 79 inches 200 cm |
| Height: | 60 inches 152 cm |
| Weight: | 4,000 lbs 1814 kg |
| Clearance (rear axle): | 22.75 inches 57 cm |
| Front tread: | 7 inches 17 cm |
| Rear tread: | 54 to 84 inches 137 to 213 cm |
ZTU Serial Numbers
how to read serial numbers...
Belt Pulley
35 cm
16 cm
883.92 meters/min
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