Specifications
Scroll tables horizontally to view every column.
| Model information | |
| Production years | 1939 - 1954 |
| Series | R Series |
| Equipment type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
| Equipment type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Built in | Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Total built | 25,824 |
| Original price | Original price was $1,700 in 1954 |
| Notes | The Minneapolis-Moline RTU was the universal row-crop version of the R series tractors. It was also the most popular version. The R series were available with the Comfort Cab featuring upholstered seat, roll-down windows, and rear door. |
| Variants | |
| RTU | tricycle-front |
| RTS | standard-front |
| RTN | single-front |
| RTE | adjustable-front |
| RTI | industrial tractor |
| Minneapolis-Moline RTU Engine | |
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal 53.0 L |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| Minneapolis-Moline RTU Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Minneapolis-Moline RTU Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 20 hp 14.9 kW 24 hp (late) 17.9 kW |
| Belt (claimed) | 23 hp 17.2 kW |
| Plows | 2 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 23.9 hp 17.8 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 27.09 hp 20.2 kW |
| Details | Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Open operator station. |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Type | Hitchor *Optional, available beginning in 1952. |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO Type | 560 (1.375) |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 76 inches 193 cm |
| Weight | 3100 lbs 1406 kg |
| Front tire | 4.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 8-36 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| RTU Serial Number Location | |
| Location | Left side of tractor frame, near brake pedals. |
| RTU Serial Numbers | |
| 1939 | 400001 |
| 1940 | 402201 |
| 1941 | 405576 |
| 1942 | 407951 |
| 1943 | 408826 |
| 1944 | 409358 |
| 1945 | 410748 |
| 1946 | 413755 |
| 1947 | 416545 |
| 1948 | 0014800001 |
| 1949 | 0014900001 |
| 1950 | 0015000001 |
| 1951 | 00102156 |
| 1952 | 00103973 |
| 1954 | 00104824 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Links | |
| Resource | 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 | |
| Publication | Visionlined R Tractors published in 1949, by Minneapolis-Moline Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline |
Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page
Model family
Series map
- RTU Current model25.6 hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.