Minneapolis-Moline RTE
VerifiedProduction years: 1947–1953 (per TractorData).
The Minneapolis-Moline RTE is documented here with production years, manuals, and service references. Serial-number-by-year decoding for this exact variant is pending a verified source; the R/G series shared serial systems, so use the serial lookup and confirm by configuration. We do not assert horsepower or engine figures until confirmed against factory literature.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1947 - 1953 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cylinder gasoline |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 24 hp / 17.9 kW |
| Belt (claimed) | 23 hp / 17.2 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 23.9 hp / 17.8 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 27.09 hp / 20.2 kW |
| Plows | 2 |
| Transmission | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Wheelbase | 84.5 inches / 214 cm |
| Weight | 3300 lbs / 1496 kg |
| PTO | Rear PTO Type 560 (1.375) |
| Belt pulley diameter | 12.25 inches / 31 cm |
| Belt pulley width | 6 inches / 15 cm |
| Belt pulley RPM | 933 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Battery | 6 volts |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal / 53.0 L |
| Steering | Manual |
| Brakes | Disc |
| Operator station | Open |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Source: TractorData: RTE
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Official, independently measured performance from the University of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (public-domain reports). Figures are as-tested on a specific fuel/transmission variant — your tractor may differ. Look up the full report by test number.
| Test No. | Fuel | Year | Drawbar hp (max) | PTO/Belt hp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | Gasoline | 1940 | 20.01 hp | 23.22 hp (Belt) |
| 468 | Gasoline | 1951 | 23.9 hp | 27.09 hp (Belt) |
Factory Paint Colors
Body, wheel, and powertrain colors documented for this model's era by the MMCI Paint Committee. The exact part-by-part configuration, year breaks, and footnotes are in the full paint reference. Individual tractors vary — special orders and regional exceptions were common, so confirm against your own machine.
- Prairie Gold (body)
- Cherry Red (wheels / trim)
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.
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.
Clutch
- RT158-RT9500 — 8" clutch friction disc, 6-spline, 1.25" dia. (to #413856)
- RT158A-RT9500A — 9" clutch, 6-spline, 1.25" dia. (#413857 up)
Oil Filter
- RE5599 — Oil filter
Piston
- 60P36462554 — 3.625"+0.020" aluminum piston with pin & retainers
- 60P36662554 — 3.625"+0.040" aluminum piston with pin & retainers
- 60P36882554 — 3.625"+0.060" aluminum piston with pin & retainers
Steering Wheel
- Steering wheel — 15″ steering wheel (tractors to #0014901517) — 15" steering wheel (tractors to #0014901517)
- Steering wheel — 16″ steering wheel, 7/8″ — 16" steering wheel, 7/8"
- Steering wheel — 18″ steering wheel (tractors #0014901518 up) — 18" steering wheel (tractors #0014901518 up)
Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)
Owner-submitted survivors, reviewed before publishing. Collector-reported — these corroborate, but do not establish, the documented serial ranges above.
- 1 known survivor
- Serials observed: 54,800,153–54,800,153
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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