Minneapolis-Moline M-504
VerifiedThe Minneapolis-Moline M-504 (1962–1963) was an early entry in the numbered M series.
Identification & configuration
The M-504 preceded most of the M line; see the M-series overview.
Factory paint
Per the MMCI paint records, the 1962 M-504 used PG3 (last Prairie Gold) sheet metal with a Dyna Brown powertrain, PG3/Silver wheels and a Bronz Metallic grille — placing it right at the Prairie-Gold-to-yellow transition. See the full paint reference.
What to verify
- Year/identity: the PG3 + Bronz Metallic trim marks the early-1960s transition; confirm with the serial.
- Configuration: verify against the M-series parts book.
Sources & Verification Notes
Years per TractorData; paint per the MMCI Paint Committee. No horsepower or production-count figures are asserted beyond what the cited sources state.
Specifications
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cylinder (LP gas or diesel) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 61 hp (45.5 kW) |
| Estimated engine power | 67.8 hp |
| Transmission | 10-speed two-speed power shift |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Weight | 6,200 lbs (2,812 kg) |
| PTO | 540, independent (rear) |
| Hitch | Type II (rear) |
| Production | 1962 - 1963 |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Source: TractorData: M-504
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)
- Dyna Brown (powertrain)
- Bronz Metallic (powertrain)
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.
Piston
- 10B10260-060 — 4.625"+0.06" four ring sets with pin & retainers
- 60P46862843 — 4.625"+0.06" gas piston w/ pin, rings, retainers
- 10B10560-060 — 4.625"+0.06" piston with pin & retainers
- 60P47162843 — 4.625"+0.09" gas piston with pin, rings, retainers
- 60P47512843 — 4.75" gas piston with pin & retainers
- 10B10562 — Oversize piston, 2.843" comp height
- 60R4716 — Ring set (4.625"+0.09")
- 60R4751 — Ring set (4.75")
- 60R4686 — Ring set for 60P46862843 piston
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: 1,710,447–1,710,447
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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