Minneapolis-Moline U-302
VerifiedThe Minneapolis-Moline U-302 (1964–1970) was the later utility tractor carrying the U name, including the U-302 Super.
Identification & configuration
The U-302 sits in the U lineage but in the 1960s utility class; see the U-series overview.
Factory paint
Per the MMCI paint records, the 1964–1965 U-302 wore Industrial Yellow sheet metal with a Dyna Brown powertrain and Yellow wheels; later U-302 Super tractors moved toward the all-Yellow scheme. See the full paint reference.
What to verify
- U-302 vs U-302 Super: confirm by year and serial (ranges below).
- Trim: the yellow/brown scheme is a useful originality check for the year.
Sources & Verification Notes
Years per TractorData; paint per MMCI; serial ranges per Jensales 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 27600001 – 27601000 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1965 | 27601001 – 27601300 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1966 | 27601301 – 27602300 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1967 | 27602301 – 27602425 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1967 | 27700001 – 27700100 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1968 | 27602426 – 27602759 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1968 | 27700101 – 27700150 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1969 | 27602760 – 27602859 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1969 | 27700151 – 27700164 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1969 | 36100001 – 36100025 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1970 | 27602860 – 27602860 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1970 | 27700165 – 27700165 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1970 | 36100026 – 36100026 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
Engine
- 3.6–3.9 L Four-Cylinder (Gas / LP / Diesel) (3.6–3.9 L, Gasoline, LP-gas, diesel)
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Official, independently measured performance from the University of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (public-domain reports). Figures are as-tested on a specific fuel/transmission variant — your tractor may differ. Look up the full report by test number.
| Test No. | Fuel | Year | Drawbar hp (max) | PTO/Belt hp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 862 | Gasoline | 1964 | 46.89 hp | 55.82 hp (PTO) |
| 863 | LP-gas | 1964 | 48.41 hp | 55.69 hp (PTO) |
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-878 (MM #10A18173) (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.
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.
Air Filter
- 10P2665 — Air filter
Clutch
- 10A20477 — 11" clutch, 13-spline, 1.75" dia. (Industrial)
- 10A18593 — 11" clutch, 13-spline, 1.75" dia., organic solid disc
- 10A18594 — 11" clutch, 13-spline, 1.75" dia., organic spring-dampened
- 10A13865 — Pressure plate, 11", three levers, 12 springs
Hydraulic Filter
- 10P1851 — Hydraulic filter
Ignition
Oil Filter
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.
Service Bulletins
Factory dealer service bulletins — supplements, field conversions, and fixes for this model. See the full reference.
- C 250 Jet Star 3/U302 Install shift rail interlock
Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-06-01