Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 400 / 500 / 600
VerifiedThe Big Mo 400 / 500 / 600 were Minneapolis-Moline industrial tractors built in Hopkins, Minnesota: the Big Mo 400 (1959–1964), 500 (1960–1966) and 600 (1960), powered by Minneapolis-Moline four-cylinder gasoline or diesel engines. Serial ranges and full specifications are being verified — see Sources below.
Specifications
| Years built | 1959 - 1964 |
|---|---|
| Built in | Hopkins, Minnesota, USA |
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Power | 56 hp / 41.8 kW |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal / 53.0 L |
| Transmission | 5-speed mechanical shuttle; 5-speed gear |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | Manual (power optional) |
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches / 195 cm |
| Weight | 3,800 to 9,059 lbs |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
| Hydraulics pump flow | 20 gpm / 75.7 lpm |
| Operator station | Open |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Sale Prices & Values
Documented sold prices: $925 – $925 (median $925, from 1 result)
| Date | Price | Condition | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-26 | $925 | — | Booker Auction Company, Lynden, WA |
Public auction sold-price data points, for reference only — condition, originality, options, and locale drive Minneapolis-Moline values widely. This is not an appraisal.
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.
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 Big Mo industrial tractors tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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