Minneapolis-Moline UTU

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Minneapolis-Moline UTU is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1938 – 1955.

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














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


Minneapolis-Moline UTU Power







Engine:
Drawbar (tested): 35.16 hp
26.2 kW
Belt (tested): 42.71 hp
31.8 kW

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Mechanical



















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

Power Take-off (PTO)




Rear RPM: 540

Title 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…

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

























Engine Detail
Minneapolis-Moline
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement: 283.7 ci
4.6 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.25×5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm
Compression: 5.4:1
Rated RPM: 1275
Coolant capacity: 24 qts
22.7 L



Minneapolis-Moline UTU Transmission overview

Engine Oil









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

Minneapolis-Moline UTU 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

Minneapolis-Moline UTU Tests

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
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.

FAQ

Is Minneapolis-Moline UTU a good tractor?

The Minneapolis-Moline UTU 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 UTU take?

Check out the Minneapolis-Moline UTU 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 UTU?

The Minneapolis-Moline UTU was an agricultural tractor model made from 1938 – 1955

Where is the serial number on a Minneapolis-Moline UTU?

Lookup gear case, right side

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