Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star
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The Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star (1957–1960) was a versatile mid-size tractor offered in several configurations and all three fuel systems.
Identification & configuration
TractorData lists the 5 Star in Universal (tricycle, single-front, and adjustable wide-front), Standard, and Industrial configurations, in gasoline, LP-gas, and diesel.
It is often confused with the M-5 that followed — see 5 Star vs M-5 and the Star-series overview.
Factory paint
Per the MMCI paint records, the 5 Star used the common Prairie Gold (PG2) with Cherry Red wheels and grille across its Universal, Standard, and Industrial forms. See the full paint reference.
What to verify
- Configuration & fuel: confirm which body and fuel system you have before ordering parts.
- Serial / plate: on the side of the transmission case; decode the serial (ranges below).
- Don’t confuse it with the M-5 (a later, different tractor).
Sources & Verification Notes
Configuration and years per TractorData; paint per MMCI; serial ranges per Jensales as cited below. We do not assert horsepower figures, and we flag production counts as collector-reported until confirmed against factory literature.
Serial Number Ranges
| Year | Serial range | Number type | Source confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 11000001 – 11001057 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1958 | 11001058 – 11001058 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1959 | 11700060 – 11700060 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1959 | 11400786 – 14401295 | tractor plate | Verified High |
| 1961 | 18900041 – 18900041 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
Engine
- 336 ci (5.5 L) Four-Cylinder (Gas / LP / Diesel) (336 ci / 5.5 L, Gasoline, LP-gas, diesel)
Specifications
| Nebraska Test | No. 651 (1958) |
|---|---|
| Fuel | LP-gas (commercial propane) |
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline LPG, 4-cylinder vertical |
| Bore × Stroke | 4-1/4" × 5" (283 cu in) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3 to 1 |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Carburetor | Size 1-1/4" |
| Ignition | Battery, 12 volt |
| Max Belt Horsepower | 54.96 hp at 1530 rpm (observed) |
| Rated Belt Horsepower | 48.58 hp at 1546 rpm |
| Max Drawbar Horsepower | 49.36 hp at 1500 rpm, 4025 lb pull (observed) |
| Rated Drawbar Horsepower | 39.57 hp at 1500 rpm, 3032 lb pull |
| Speeds (mph) | 3.14 / 4.80 / 5.95 / 9.12 / 17.37; reverse 4.80 |
| Total Weight as Tested | 9205 lb (with operator) |
| Tested fuel economy | 9.29 hp·hr/gal |
| Test remark | During Test D the throttle control linkage was lengthened to eliminate engine hunting. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651 | LP-gas | 1958 | 49.36 hp | 54.96 hp (PTO) |
| 652 | Diesel | 1958 | 49.62 hp | 54.68 hp (PTO) |
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 336 ci (5.5 L) Four-Cylinder (Gas / LP / Diesel), shared with M-5 and M-670 / M-670 Super. 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.
Carburetor
- TSX-693 — Marvel-Schebler carburetor (MM# 10A10055)
Clutch
- 10P1368 — 12" pressure plate assy, 3 levers, 12 springs
- 10A13865 — Pressure plate, 11", three levers, 12 springs
Oil Filter
- 10A10423 — Oil filter
Seal
Valve Train
- 10A22769 — Valve spring
Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)
Owner-submitted survivors, reviewed before publishing. Collector-reported — these corroborate, but do not establish, the documented serial ranges above.
- 4 known survivors
- Serials observed: 1,100,999–11,200,228
Service Bulletins
Factory dealer service bulletins — supplements, field conversions, and fixes for this model. See the full reference.
- C 137 335/445/5 Star Supplement, Gear Gang Attachment
- D 336B 5 Star Operating, adjusting & Servicing Tel-O-Flo Lifts
- D 339 5 Star Depth Limit Control Rods to install on tractors
- D 345 5 Star Front End Weights
- D 353 5 Star Shop specs, LP & gasoline models
- D 359 5 Star Shop Specs for 5 Star Diesel
- D 367 5 Star Converting Tel-O-Flo from internal to external
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-06-01
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