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Minneapolis-Moline JT-O (Orchard)

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The JT-O (JTO) was the orchard/vineyard version of the Minneapolis-Moline JT, built 1936–1937 and powered by a Waukesha four-cylinder engine. Full specifications are being verified — see Sources below.

Specifications

EngineWaukesha 3.2L 4-cylinder, 8-valve, gasoline, liquid-cooled
Displacement196.1 ci (3.2 L)
Bore/Stroke3.625x4.75 in (92 x 121 mm)
Fuel systemZenith carburetor
Air cleaneroil bath
Rated RPM1275
Firing order1-2-4-3
Coolant capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Drawbar (claimed)14 hp (10.4 kW)
Belt (claimed)22 hp (16.4 kW)
Plows2-3
Transmission5-speed gear
Fuel tank17 gal (64.3 L)
Auxiliary fuel2 gal (7.6 L)
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen
TypeOrchard/Vineyard tractor
Total built156
Production1936 - 1937

Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.

Source: TractorData: JT-O (Orchard)

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Sources & Verification Notes

Status: Verified

Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline industrial & orchard tractors tier 4

Last checked: 2026-05-31

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