Minneapolis-Moline M-604
VerifiedThe Minneapolis-Moline M-604 (1963–1964) was a four-wheel-drive-capable mid-line model in the numbered M series.
Identification & configuration
The M-604 is the higher-drive companion to the M-602 in the M line; see the M-series overview.
Factory paint
Per the MMCI paint records, the 1963–1964 M-604 used Industrial Yellow with a Dyna Brown powertrain and Yellow/Silver wheels with a silver grille — the same scheme as its M-602 sibling. See the full paint reference.
What to verify
- M-602 vs M-604: distinguish by drive configuration; confirm with the serial.
- Trim: the yellow/Dyna-Brown scheme dates it to the mid-1960s.
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 (gasoline, diesel, or LP gas) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Estimated engine power | 71.1 hp |
| Transmission | 10-speed two-speed power shift |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| Weight | 7,220 to 7,420 lbs |
| Front tire | 9.50-24 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Fuel tank (gas) | 22.5 gal (85.2 L) |
| Fuel tank (diesel) | 22.5 gal (85.2 L) |
| Fuel tank (LP-gas) | 31 gal (117.3 L) |
| PTO | 540, independent (rear) |
| Steering | power steering |
| Hitch | Type II |
| Price | $7,000 (1964) |
| Production | 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-604
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)
Valve Train
- 10A10073 — Intake valve
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.
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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