Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Technical Specifications

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1959 – 1963.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Production











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


Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Power



















Engine:
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

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Mechanical

























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

Power Take-off (PTO)










Rear PTO: live
  independent*On 4 Star Super
Rear RPM: 540

Title 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…

What year is my Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Engine detail































Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 206 ci
3.4 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.625×5.00 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



Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Transmission overview

Engine Oil









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

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

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star Tests

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.

FAQ

Is Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star a good tractor?

The Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star is one of the great tractors in the Minneapolis-Moline stable, and it has earned Minneapolis-Moline a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star take?

Check out the Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Minneapolis-Moline made the 4 Star?

The Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star was an agricultural tractor model made from 1959 – 1963

Where is the serial number on a Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star?

Lookup serial number plate on the right side of the 4-star frame, just behind the brake pedals.

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