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Years in Production / 1959–1963

Minneapolis-Moline

4 Star

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star.

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53hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1959–1963

Production years

Minneapolis-Moline

Manufacturer

4 Star / 01

At a glance

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Original price was $3,300 in 1962

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline

Pto

Rear Pto
live
Rear Pto
independent *On 4 Star Super
Rear Type
540

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1959
16600001
1960
16600891
1960
18200001 (diesel)
1961
16601686
1961
18200051 (diesel)
1962
16601861
1962
18200073 (diesel)
1963
16602408

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Power steering

Disc brakes

Open operator station.

4 Star / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Minneapolis-Moline

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
206 ci3.4 L
Bore Stroke
3.625x5.00 inches92 x 127 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Rated Rpm
1750
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
6 qts5.7 L
Coolant Capacity
13.5 qts12.8 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Minneapolis-Moline

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
206 ci3.4 L
Bore Stroke
3.625x5.00 inches92 x 127 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Rated Rpm
1750
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
6 qts5.7 L
Coolant Capacity
13.5 qts12.8 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 3)

Minneapolis-Moline

LP-gas

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
206 ci3.4 L
Bore Stroke
3.625x5.00 inches92 x 127 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Rated Rpm
1750
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
6 qts5.7 L
Coolant Capacity
13.5 qts12.8 L
Fuel Type
LP-gas
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline

Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel

Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl LP-gas

Gas Fuel Tank
17 gal64.3 L
Diesel Fuel Tank
17 gal64.3 L
Lp Gas Fuel Tank
23.5 gal88.9 L

4 Star / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
Oil Capacity
32 qts30.3 L

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Ampli-Torc
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity
40 qts37.9 L

4 Star / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
132 in335 cm
Width
82 in208 cm
Height
71 in180 cm
Wheelbase
87 in220 cm
Front tread
50 in127 cm
Rear tread
56 in142 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
87 inches220 cm
Weight
4120 to 4320 pounds
Front Tire
5.50-16
Rear Tire
13.6-38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
5.50-16
Front Ag
9.00-10 *Single front wheel
Rear Ag
13.6-38

See it in action

Videos

Watch Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star videos from their original YouTube creators.

1960 Minneapolis Moline 4 Star Gas Tractor with Loader

Video by HinesAuctionService

Watch on YouTube ↗

4 Star / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 789

Gasoline 10-speed 2WDApril 20 - May 4, 1961

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 2H used for power test.

Gear 1L used for pull test.

Id
789
Power At Rated Engine Speed
44.57 hp33.2 kW
Fuel Use
4.1 gal/hour15.5 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.9 gal/hour14.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
41.25 hp30.8 kW
Max Power
38.58 hp28.8 kW
Max Pull
6537 lbs2965 kg