Minneapolis-Moline G350 / G450 / G550 / G750 / G850 / G940 / G955
VerifiedProduction years: 1971–1975 (per TractorData).
The Minneapolis-Moline G350 / G450 / G550 / G750 / G850 / G940 / G955 is documented here with production years, manuals, and service references. Serial decoding for this model is pending a verified tabular source; use the serial lookup and confirm by configuration. No horsepower/engine figures are asserted until confirmed against factory literature.
Specifications
| Nebraska Test | No. 1161 (1974) |
|---|---|
| Brake (PTO) HP | 98.82 hp max @ 1774 rpm; 98.38 hp rated @ 1800 rpm |
| Drawbar HP | 83.40 hp max @ 5746 lb pull (11th gear, without ballast) |
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline diesel, 6-cyl vertical, 4.375" x 5.00" bore x stroke, 1800 rpm |
| Displacement | 451 cu in |
| Fuel | No. 2 diesel |
| Total Weight | 12060 lb (tested without ballast, with operator) |
| Speeds | 1.5 to 17.0 mph (18 forward) |
| Tested fuel economy | 13.81 hp·hr/gal |
| Test remark | No repairs or adjustments; first through fourth gears were not run as it was necessary to limit the pull in fifth gear to avoid excessive wheel slippage. |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Source: Nebraska Tractor Test No. 1161 (1974) — G350 / G450 / G550 / G750 / G850 / G940 / G955
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 943 | Diesel | 1966 | 45.7 hp | 53.50 hp (PTO) |
| 944 | Gasoline | 1966 | 45.4 hp | 53.3 hp (PTO) |
| 1040 | Diesel | 1970 | 82.65 hp | 98.60 hp (PTO) |
| 1041 | Diesel | 1970 | 60.07 hp | 70.57 hp (PTO) |
| 1042 | Gasoline | 1970 | 57.44 hp | 70.27 hp (PTO) |
| 1057 | Diesel | 1970 | 73.87 hp | 86.93 hp (PTO) |
| 1161 | Diesel | 1974 | 80.19 hp | 98.8 hp (PTO) |
Sale Prices & Values
Documented sold prices: $25,000 – $25,000 (median $25,000, from 1 result)
| Date | Price | Condition | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-14 | $25,000 | original | Estate auction, Hartsburg, IL |
Public auction sold-price data points, for reference only — condition, originality, options, and locale drive Minneapolis-Moline values widely. This is not an appraisal.
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)
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.
Air Filter
- 30-3003477 — Air filter, inner
- 30-3111237 — Air filter, main
Bearing
- 10A6180 — Clutch Throw-Out Bearing
Electrical
- 10A15098 — Fuse Holder
- 10A29412 — Indicator Light 12V Minneapolis Moline G955 G1050 G1350 G1355 Tractors 10A29412
- 10P1702 — Light Bezel Hobbs style light w/out glare guard Minneapolis Moline G350
Fuel Filter
- 10P2834 — Fuel Filter Bowl
General
- 10V3024 — Rotor
Ignition
- 10P3025 — Points & condenser for screw-held cap
Seal
- 10A26954 — Front Wheel Hub Seal 2WD
Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)
Owner-submitted survivors, reviewed before publishing. Collector-reported — these corroborate, but do not establish, the documented serial ranges above.
- 5 known survivors
- Serials observed: 227–243,252
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Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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