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 |
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.
Carburetor
Documented carburetor for this model: Marvel-Schebler TSX-795 (MM #10A15157) (per MolineParts.com — MM Carburetor Applications (Marvel-Schebler / Zenith / factory)). Applications vary by year, fuel, and serial — confirm your tractor's number against the carburetor tag and your parts catalog before ordering a kit.
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.
4,729 built (per TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings) — 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.
- 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