Minneapolis-Moline GTC
VerifiedProduction years: 1951–1953 (per TractorData).
The Minneapolis-Moline GTC 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
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline 5.6L 4-cyl LP-gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.6L |
| Transmission | 5-speed gear |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | Manual |
| PTO | Rear PTO, 540 |
| Belt pulley | 16 in (40 cm) dia x 7 in (17 cm) wide, 627 rpm, 2630 ft/min |
| Wheelbase | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 14-34 |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| Years | 1951-1953 |
| Built in | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Source: TractorData: GTC
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.
Carburetor
- TSX-68 — Marvel-Schebler carburetor (MM# LE806)
Gasket
- 10R246 — Engine overhaul gasket set (340-4 / 340A-4)
General
- 10A2071 — Ignition & light switch w/ handle (no magneto)
Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)
No tractors registered for this model yet. The MinnieMo registry is owner-submitted and moderator-reviewed — help start the census.
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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