Minneapolis-Moline ZB
Verified
Production years: 1953–1955 (per TractorData).
The Minneapolis-Moline ZB is documented here with production years, manuals, and service references. Serial-number-by-year decoding for this model is pending a verified tabular source. We do not assert horsepower, engine, or production-count figures until confirmed against factory literature.
Engine
- 3.4 L Four-Cylinder (Gas & Diesel) (≈206 ci / 3.4 L, Gasoline, diesel)
Specifications
| Years produced | 1953 - 1955 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
| Transmission | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm); ZBE 92.1 inches (233 cm) |
| Weight | 3,750-3,900 lbs |
| Front tire | 5.50x16 |
| Rear tire | 11x38 |
| PTO | 540 (rear) |
| Belt pulley | 15.1 in dia, 7 in width, 786 rpm, 3110 ft/min |
| Steering | manual worm-and-sector |
| Brakes | mechanical disc |
| Electrical | Positive ground, generator charging |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive, mechanical |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Source: TractorData: ZB
Finding Parts
We don't publish part numbers we can't verify against factory literature. The authority for this model's part numbers is its factory parts catalog; interchange is serial- and configuration-dependent, so always confirm against the parts book before buying.
Engine-family parts
This model uses the 3.4 L Four-Cylinder (Gas & Diesel), shared with 445. Many engine-family components are common across these models — verify fitment against the parts catalog, as serial- and configuration-specific variations exist.
Documented parts
Cataloged Minneapolis-Moline part numbers documented for this model. Applications vary by serial, year, and configuration — confirm against your parts book before ordering.
Bearing
Belt
- RE684 — Fan & water-pump belt
Carburetor
- TSX-97 — Marvel-Schebler carburetor (MM# RE733C)
Clutch
- 10P355 — 10" organic clutch plate, solid center
- 10P369 — 11" clutch, 10-spline, 1.5" spline dia.
- JT9019 — One-piece driving plate & friction discs, 63-tooth
- 10A3743 — Pressure plate, 11", three levers, 9 springs
Decal
- 10D1394 — Decal set
Engine Bearing
- EE5353 — Rear main bearing, standard (206 engine)
- 10A8420 — Rod bearing set, standard (206B-4 engine)
Gasket
- 10A4137 — Transmission cover gasket
Hose
- 10A326 — Upper radiator hose
Oil Filter
- RE5599 — Oil filter
Piston
- 60P36462360 — 3.625"+0.020 aluminum piston w/ pin, rings, retainers
- 60P36862360 — 3.625"+0.040" aluminum piston
- 60P38002363 — 3.8" bore 700-gram forged racing piston & HP pin
- 2-10R795 — Four sets of 0.040" over-rings for 10R792 piston
- 60R3686 — Ring set (3.625"+0.040")
- 60R3646 — Ring set for 60P36462360 piston
Seal
- 10A21466 — Rear Engine Crankshaft Seal
Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)
Owner-submitted survivors, reviewed before publishing. Collector-reported — these corroborate, but do not establish, the documented serial ranges above.
- 5 known survivors
- Serials observed: 6,202,208–8,202,245
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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