Minneapolis-Moline RTS
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| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Standard-tread tractor | |
| Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | |
| Total built | 906 |
| The Minneapolis-Moline RTS was the standard, or fixed tread, version of the R series. | |
| Variants | |
| RTU | tricycle-front |
| RTS | standard-front |
| RTN | single-front |
| RTE | adjustable-front |
| RTI | industrial tractor |
| Minneapolis-Moline RTS Engine | |
| Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal 53.0 L |
 Engine details ... | |
| Minneapolis-Moline RTS Transmission | |
| 4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
 Transmission details ... |
| Minneapolis-Moline RTS Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 20 hp 14.9 kW |
| Belt (claimed) | 23 hp 17.2 kW |
| Plows | 2 |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| Open operator station. Cab optional. | |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO Type | 560 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 69 inches 175 cm |
| Weight | 3,100 lbs 1406 kg |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 10-34 |
 Full dimensions and tires ... | |
| RTS Serial Number Location | |
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| Right side of tractor frame. |
| RTS Serial Numbers | |
| 1939 | 400001 |
| 1940 | 402201 |
| 1941 | 405576 |
| 1942 | 407851 |
| 1943 | 408826 |
| 1944 | 409358 |
| 1945 | 410748 |
| 1946 | 413755 |
| 1947 | 416545 |
| 1949 | 0024900001 |
| 1950 | 0025000001 |
| 1951 | 00200301 |
| 1952 | 00200402 |
| 1953 | 00200552 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Links | |
| R production data: |
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter | 12.25 inches 31 cm |
| Width | 6 inches 15 cm |
| RPM | 933 |
| Electrical | |
| Charging system | generator |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| References | |
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| Visionlined R Tractors published in 1949, by Minneapolis-Moline | |
| Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on June 10, 2022 |