Minneapolis-Moline GTA
VerifiedThe Minneapolis-Moline GTA (1942–1947) was a four-cylinder G standard tractor of the wartime/early-postwar period.
Identification & configuration
The GTA followed the GT in the four-cylinder G family (GT → GTA → GTB → GTC → GB); see the four-cylinder G overview.
Factory paint
Per the MMCI paint records, the GTA wore the first Prairie Gold (PG1) with Cherry Red wheels and a PG1 grille. See the full paint reference.
What to verify
- Serial / plate: on the side of the transmission case; decode the serial (ranges below).
- Identity: confirm it’s a four-cylinder GTA, not a later six-cylinder big-G.
Sources & Verification Notes
Years per TractorData; paint per MMCI; serial ranges per Jensales/TractorData as cited below. No horsepower or production-count figures are asserted until confirmed against factory literature.
Serial Number Ranges
| Year | Serial range | Number type | Source confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 162870 – 162870 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1947 | 163220 – 163220 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
Specifications
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Displacement | 6.6L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
| Estimated engine power | 60.0 hp |
| Transmission | 4-speed gear |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Band brakes |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| PTO | Rear PTO, 526 |
| Weight | 6,800 lbs (3084 kg) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 12.75-32 |
| Years | 1942-1947 |
| Built in | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Source: TractorData: GTA
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.
Belt
- KE964E — Fan & generator belt
Carburetor
Clutch
- FT57B — Brake plate
- TY434S — Clutch release spring (Twin Disc Model B)
- FT819R — Complete clutch assy (replaces Twin Disc Model B)
- FT819 — Complete clutch assy (Twin Disc Model B)
Electrical
- 10P122 — 7" Headlight Flat Lens
General
- 0W352 — , 15P12 Plastic Screen
Hose
- KE631 — Upper radiator hose
Oil Filter
- KE5905 — 4" cartridge oil filter
Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)
Owner-submitted survivors, reviewed before publishing. Collector-reported — these corroborate, but do not establish, the documented serial ranges above.
- 1 known survivor
- Serials observed: 163,116–163,116
- 1,575 built (per Production total source — GTA)
- Observed survival rate so far: 0.06% (1 registered of 1,575 built — grows as more are logged)
Service Bulletins
Factory dealer service bulletins — supplements, field conversions, and fixes for this model. See the full reference.
- D 43 GTA Lubricating pilot bushing
- D 62 GTA Valve Tapper Clearance
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-06-01
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