Minneapolis-Moline RTI / RTI-M
VerifiedThe RTI was the industrial version of the Minneapolis-Moline R series, built 1940–1955 with a foot clutch and throttle and a straight front axle. The RTI-M was a related variant. Serial ranges and full specifications are being verified — see Sources below.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1940 - 1955 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Engine power | 27 hp / 20.1 kW |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 24 hp / 17.9 kW |
| Transmission | 4-speed gear |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | Manual |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 inches / 168 cm |
| Weight | 3650 lbs / 1655 kg |
| Tires (front) | 7.50-16 |
| Tires (rear) | 12.00-24 |
| Hydraulics type | open center |
| Hydraulics pressure | 3500 psi / 241.3 bar |
| Hydraulics pump flow | 0.625 gpm / 2.4 lpm |
| PTO | Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375) |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal / 53.0 L |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Source: TractorData: RTI / RTI-M
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.
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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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