Minneapolis-Moline BF

Minneapolis-Moline BF Technical Specifications

Minneapolis-Moline BF is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1950 – 1953.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Minneapolis-Moline BF 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 BF Production










Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Minneapolis-Moline
Total built: 7,627 (BF and Avery R)
The Minneapolis-Moline BF is the Avery model R. When Minneapolis-Moline took over the B.F. Avery factory in 1951, the R was in production. Because Minneapolis-Moline had their own model R, they renamed the Avery to the BF. It was available in single-front wheel, row-crop wide-front (BFW), row-crop tricycle front (BFD), standard (BFS), and high-crop (BFH) configurations.


Minneapolis-Moline BF Power













Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 19 hp
14.2 kW
Belt (claimed): 23.5 hp
17.5 kW
Drawbar (tested): 24.12 hp
18.0 kW
Belt (tested): 27.12 hp
20.2 kW

Minneapolis-Moline BF Mechanical






















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
  power*Optional
Brakes: differental mechanical contracting band
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 4-speed unsynchronized

Tracktor Hitch




Rear Type: optional

Title serial numbers
























1950: R500 (Avery R)
1951: R1839 (Avery R)
1952: R4460 (Avery R)
1953: R6538 (BFW)
1953: 57700001 (BFD)
1953: 57600001 (BFS)
1953: 58000001 (BFH)


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Minneapolis-Moline BF? 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 BF Engine detail

























Engine Detail
Hercules IXB3
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Displacement: 133 ci
2.2 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.25×4.00 inches
83 x 102 mm
Compression: 6.8:1
Rated RPM: 1800
Coolant capacity: 11 qts
10.4 L



Minneapolis-Moline BF Transmission overview

Engine Oil






Type: unsynchronized
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse

Minneapolis-Moline BF Dimensions













Length: 117 inches
297 cm
Height: 76 inches
193 cm
Operating weight: 2894 lbs
1312 kg
Ballasted weight: 4636 lbs
2102 kg

Minneapolis-Moline BF Tests


























Nebraska Tractor Test 469
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
October 22 – 27, 1951
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 469 file
Belt power (max): 27.12 hp
20.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 24.12 hp
18.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull: 2,725 lbs
1236 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Minneapolis-Moline BF a good tractor?

The Minneapolis-Moline BF 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 BF take?

Check out the Minneapolis-Moline BF 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 BF?

The Minneapolis-Moline BF was an agricultural tractor model made from 1950 – 1953

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