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Minneapolis-Moline ZB

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Minneapolis-Moline ZB tractor
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Production years: 1953–1955 (per TractorData).

The Minneapolis-Moline ZB is documented here with production years, manuals, and service references. Serial-number-by-year decoding for this model is pending a verified tabular source. We do not assert horsepower, engine, or production-count figures until confirmed against factory literature.

Engine

Specifications

Years produced1953 - 1955
EngineMinneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Plows3 (14-inch)
Transmission5-speed unsynchronized gear
Wheelbase82 inches (208 cm); ZBE 92.1 inches (233 cm)
Weight3,750-3,900 lbs
Front tire5.50x16
Rear tire11x38
PTO540 (rear)
Belt pulley15.1 in dia, 7 in width, 786 rpm, 3110 ft/min
Steeringmanual worm-and-sector
Brakesmechanical disc
ElectricalPositive ground, generator charging
DriveTwo-wheel drive, mechanical

Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.

Source: TractorData: ZB

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.

Engine-family parts

This model uses the 3.4 L Four-Cylinder (Gas & Diesel), shared with 445. Many engine-family components are common across these models — verify fitment against the parts catalog, as serial- and configuration-specific variations exist.

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.

Bearing

  • 10A199 — Throwout bearing
  • RE362 — Z-engine front main bearing
  • RE363 — Z-engine rear main bearing

Belt

  • RE684 — Fan & water-pump belt

Carburetor

  • TSX-97 — Marvel-Schebler carburetor (MM# RE733C)

Clutch

  • 10P355 — 10" organic clutch plate, solid center
  • 10P369 — 11" clutch, 10-spline, 1.5" spline dia.
  • JT9019 — One-piece driving plate & friction discs, 63-tooth
  • 10A3743 — Pressure plate, 11", three levers, 9 springs

Decal

Engine Bearing

  • EE5353 — Rear main bearing, standard (206 engine)
  • 10A8420 — Rod bearing set, standard (206B-4 engine)

Gasket

  • 10A4137 — Transmission cover gasket

Hose

  • 10A326 — Upper radiator hose

Oil Filter

Piston

  • 60P36462360 — 3.625"+0.020 aluminum piston w/ pin, rings, retainers
  • 60P36862360 — 3.625"+0.040" aluminum piston
  • 60P38002363 — 3.8" bore 700-gram forged racing piston & HP pin
  • 2-10R795 — Four sets of 0.040" over-rings for 10R792 piston
  • 60R3686 — Ring set (3.625"+0.040")
  • 60R3646 — Ring set for 60P36462360 piston

Seal

  • 10A21466 — Rear Engine Crankshaft Seal

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Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)

Owner-submitted survivors, reviewed before publishing. Collector-reported — these corroborate, but do not establish, the documented serial ranges above.

  • 5 known survivors
  • Serials observed: 6,202,2088,202,245

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Sources & Verification Notes

Status: Verified

Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4

Last checked: 2026-05-31

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