Minneapolis-Moline GT
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The Minneapolis-Moline GT was produced 1938–1941. This page documents serial-number-by-year ranges for identification and dating, cross-checked against two published references that agree on the figures. It does not list horsepower, engine, or production specifications until each is confirmed against factory literature.
Serial-number location varies by model; always confirm the number against your own tractor and parts book before relying on it — Minneapolis-Moline serial numbers were re-stamped, swapped, and re-rated over the years, and were not unique across models.
Use the Serial Number Lookup to decode a specific number.
Serial Number Ranges
| Year | Serial range | Number type | Source confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 160001 – 160076 | tractor plate | Verified High |
| 1939 | 160077 – 160545 | tractor plate | Verified High |
| 1940 | 160546 – 160878 | tractor plate | Verified High |
| 1941 | 160879 – 160879 | tractor plate | Verified High |
Specifications
| Nebraska Test | No. 317 (1939) |
|---|---|
| Max Belt HP | 55.08 hp @ 1075 rpm |
| Rated Belt HP | 49.02 hp @ 1074 rpm |
| Max Drawbar HP | 44.99 hp @ 4964 lb pull (2nd gear) |
| Rated Drawbar HP | 36.96 hp @ 3849 lb pull |
| Engine | M-M (own), 4-cyl vertical, 4 5/8 x 6 in, rated 1075 rpm |
| Magneto | Fairbanks-Morse FM-4 |
| Carburetor | Schebler TTX23, 1 1/4 in |
| Fuel | Gasoline (70 octane) |
| Weight as Tested | 9,445 lb |
| Speeds | 2.7 / 3.8 / 5.8 / 9.6 mph |
| Tested fuel economy | 11.40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | Gasoline | 1939 | 44.99 hp | 55.08 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)
- 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.
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
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
- TTX-23 — Schebler carburetor (MM# GE817K / GE6C)
Clutch
- FT57B — Brake plate
General
Hose
- FT708 — Air-cleaner hose
Oil Filter
- KE5905 — 4" cartridge oil filter
Steering Wheel
- Steering wheel — 18″ steering wheel, 7/8″, keyed hub, three spokes — 18" steering wheel, 7/8", keyed hub, three spokes
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.
1,200 built (per TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline GT) — none registered yet. Be the first to put one on the map.
Service Bulletins
Factory dealer service bulletins — supplements, field conversions, and fixes for this model. See the full reference.
- D 47 GT Changes in bundle Nos. for PTO
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline GT tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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