Minneapolis-Moline M-602
VerifiedThe Minneapolis-Moline M-602 (1963–1964) was a mid-line model in MM’s numbered M series.
Identification & configuration
The M-602 sits between the M-5 and the M-670 in the M line; see the M-series overview.
Factory paint
Per the MMCI paint records, the 1963–1964 M-602 used Industrial Yellow sheet metal with a Dyna Brown powertrain and Yellow/Silver wheels with a silver grille. See the full paint reference.
What to verify
- Serial / plate: on the transmission case; decode the serial (ranges below).
- Identity: confirm M-602 vs the similar M-604 by configuration and serial.
Sources & Verification Notes
Years per TractorData; paint per the MMCI Paint Committee; serial ranges per Jensales as cited below. No horsepower or production-count figures are asserted beyond what the cited sources state.
Serial Number Ranges
| Year | Serial range | Number type | Source confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 26600001 – 26601275 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1963 | 26700001 – 26700742 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1964 | 26601276 – 26601276 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1964 | 26700743 – 26700743 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
Specifications
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cylinder (gasoline, diesel, or LP gas) |
|---|---|
| Drawbar - diesel (claimed) | 51 hp (38.0 kW) |
| Drawbar - gas (claimed) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Drawbar - LP-gas (claimed) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
| PTO - diesel (claimed) | 64 hp (47.7 kW) |
| PTO - gas (claimed) | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| PTO - LP-gas (claimed) | 66 hp (49.2 kW) |
| Transmission | 10-speed two-speed power shift |
| Wheelbase (U) | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Wheelbase (E) | 101 inches (256 cm) |
| Weight | 6,080 to 6,600 lbs |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
| Fuel tank (gas/diesel) | 22.5 gal (85.2 L) |
| Fuel tank (LP gas) | 31 gal (117.3 L) |
| PTO | 540, independent (rear) |
| Price | $5,100 (1964) |
| Production | 1963 - 1964 |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Source: TractorData: M-602
Sale Prices & Values
Documented sold prices: $1,400 – $2,300 (median $1,850, from 2 results)
| Date | Price | Condition | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-19 | $2,300 | — | AuctionTime (online) |
| 2019-05-01 | $1,400 | — | AuctionTime (online) |
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)
- Dyna Brown (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.
Carburetor
- TSX-795 — Marvel-Schebler carburetor (MM# 10A15157)
General
- 10A12499 — Flywheel hub bushing (1.5" ID)
Ignition
- 10A10056 — Radiator Cap 7 PSI
Valve Train
- 10A10073 — Intake valve
Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)
Owner-submitted survivors, reviewed before publishing. Collector-reported — these corroborate, but do not establish, the documented serial ranges above.
- 4 known survivors
- Serials observed: 26,600,234–26,602,795
- 4,729 built (per TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings)
- Observed survival rate so far: 0.08% (4 registered of 4,729 built — grows as more are logged)
Service Bulletins
Factory dealer service bulletins — supplements, field conversions, and fixes for this model. See the full reference.
- C 293 M5/M602/M670 Auxiliary fuel tank
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-06-01
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Videos
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