Minneapolis-Moline 335
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The Minneapolis-Moline 335 (1956–1961) was a compact utility/row-crop tractor, also offered in industrial form.
Identification & configuration
TractorData lists the 335 in Utility, Universal, and Industrial configurations. It is closely related to the 445 — see the model index for the pair.
Factory paint
Per the MMCI paint records, the 335 Utility and Universal used Prairie Gold (PG2) with Cherry Red wheels; the 1960 industrial 335 was notably finished in Highway Yellow with silver-metallic trim — a distinctive late-industrial scheme. See the full paint reference.
What to verify
- Configuration: Utility vs Universal vs Industrial; confirm before ordering parts.
- Serial / plate: on the transmission case; decode the serial (ranges below).
- Industrial finish: Highway Yellow can indicate a 1960 industrial 335.
Sources & Verification Notes
Configuration per TractorData; paint per the MMCI Paint Committee; serial ranges per Jensales as cited below. No horsepower or production-count figures are asserted beyond what the cited sources state.
Serial Number Ranges
| Year | Serial range | Number type | Source confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 10400001 – 10400101 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1957 | 10400102 – 10402087 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1957 | 11300001 – 11300440 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1957 | 11600001 – 11600301 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1958 | 10402088 – 10402336 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1958 | 11300441 – 11300521 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1958 | 11600302 – 11600305 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1959 | 10402337 – 10402439 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1959 | 11300522 – 11300596 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1959 | 11600306 – 11600306 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1960 | 10402440 – 10402489 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1960 | 11300597 – 11300597 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1961 | 10402490 – 10402490 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
Engine
- 165 ci (2.7 L) Four-Cylinder Gasoline (165 ci / 2.7 L, Gasoline)
Specifications
| Nebraska Test | No. 624 (1957) |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Max Belt HP | 33.50 hp @ 1600 rpm (Test B) |
| Rated Belt HP | 29.87 hp @ 1602 rpm (Test D) |
| Max Drawbar HP | 29.84 hp @ 2601 lb pull (Test F, 2nd gear) |
| Rated Drawbar HP | 24.08 hp @ 2061 lb pull (Test H, 2nd gear) |
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline, 4-cylinder vertical |
| Bore × Stroke | 3⅜" × 4" |
| Displacement | 165 cu in |
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Compression Ratio | 7.35 to 1 |
| Carburetor | Size 1" |
| Ignition | Battery, 6-volt |
| Total Weight as Tested | 6095 lb (with operator) |
| Advertised Speeds | 1st 2.72, 2nd 4.17, 3rd 6.36, 4th 9.85, 5th 15.09, reverse 4.17 mph (also Ampli-Torc ranges) |
| Tested fuel economy | 10.89 hp·hr/gal |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 624 | Gasoline | 1957 | 29.84 hp | 33.50 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)
- Industrial / Highway Yellow (body)
- Cherry Red (wheels / trim)
Manuals & Literature
Factory publications cataloged for this model (MMCI / Floyd County Museum). We catalog the publication and its coverage — not its contents. Obtain copies from the museum or a reproduction seller.
Operator's Manuals
Parts Catalogs
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.
Factory parts catalogs
Engine-family parts
This model uses the 165 ci (2.7 L) Four-Cylinder Gasoline, shared with RTU and RTS. 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
- 10A6373 — Cone bearing
Belt
- 10A22613 — Fan & alternator belt
Carburetor
- 10A7213 — Carburetor to Manifold Mounting
- TSX-650 — Marvel-Schebler carburetor (MM# 10A8338)
- TSX-714 — Marvel-Schebler carburetor (MM# 10A11451)
Clutch
- 10A13863 — 10" clutch, 13-spline, 1.75" spline dia.
- 10A20477 — 11" clutch, 13-spline, 1.75" dia. (Industrial)
- 10A18593 — 11" clutch, 13-spline, 1.75" dia., organic solid disc
- 10A18594 — 11" clutch, 13-spline, 1.75" dia., organic spring-dampened
- 10A13862 — Pressure plate, 10", three levers, 12 springs
Decal
- 10D335 — Decal set
Electrical
- 10A7518 — 6-volt Cigarette Lighter Socket
Engine Bearing
- 11A8825 — Center/front main bearing, standard
- 11A6870 — Rear main bearing, standard
- 11A8820 — Rod bearing, standard
Gasket
- 10A29269 — Fuel Sending Unit Gasket
- 10A6009 — Adapter-to-cylinder-head gasket
- 10A6398 — Distributor gasket
- 10R884 — Engine gasket set
- 10A6020 — Front seal / oil gasket
- 10A5919 — Head gasket
- 10A5929 — Manifold gasket
- 10A2213 — Manifold-to-carb gasket
- 10A20853 — Manifold-to-head gasket
- 10A6015 — Oil supply pipe gasket / seal
- 10A21319 — Rear bearing housing gasket
- 10A6418 — Rear seal retainer gasket
- 10A9835 — Side-cover gasket, 206 OHV (veg-fiber)
- 10A9132 — Tach-drive gasket
- 10A6005 — Valve-cover / pan gasket
General
Hose
Ignition
- 10A6395 — Distributor Hold Down Clamp
O Ring
- 10A4969 — O-ring for injector pump
Oil Filter
- 10P732 — Oil filter (cartridge)
Piston
- 10B10542 — 0.040" OEM aluminum piston
Piston Ring
- 60R3625-3336 — 3.625" bore ring set (3/32" comp + 3/16" oil)
- 10R793 — Piston Ring Set 4Cyl 3-5/8" Bore
Seal
- 10A2450 — Brake-plate oil seal
- 10A6828 — Felt front-hub seal
- 10A7246 — Rear axle seal
- 10A2755 — Torque-housing seal
Steering Wheel
- Steering wheel — Steering-wheel cap with ‘O’ ring — Steering-wheel cap with 'O' ring
Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)
Owner-submitted survivors, reviewed before publishing. Collector-reported — these corroborate, but do not establish, the documented serial ranges above.
- 3 known survivors
- Serials observed: 10,400,515–11,600,305
Service Bulletins
Factory dealer service bulletins — supplements, field conversions, and fixes for this model. See the full reference.
- C 100 335 Pre-Delivery Check Sheet
- C 110 335 Supplement to S 22, features on IND not Utility
- C 116 335 Supplement
- C 125 335 & 445 Field Conversions bundles/parts
- C 133 335 & 445 Supplement S205 & S 221 3 Lube fittings
- C 137 335/445/5 Star Supplement, Gear Gang Attachment
- C 159 A 335/445/Jet*/4*4*Super, 5-Star, Installation of Reverse Shuttle
- D 322 335 Adjusting Ampli-Torc & PTO Clutches
- D 326 335 Attaching MO Mower
- D 328 335 Repositioning Headlights
- D 336B 335 Operating, adjusting & Servicing Tel-O-Flo Lifts
- D 339 335 Depth Limit Control Rods to install on tractors
- D 344 335 3-Point hitch assist spring assembly available
- D 345 335 Front End Weights
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-06-01
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