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Years in Production / 1957–1960

Minneapolis-Moline

5 Star

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star.

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63hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1957–1960

Production years

Minneapolis-Moline

Manufacturer

5 Star / 01

At a glance

Overview

Alternative Additional Value
SAE 80

Production

Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Original price was $4,500 in 1961

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Disc brakes

Open operator station.

Final Drives
bull gear
Steering
power assist

Hydraulics

Type
Tel-O-Flo
Valves
2

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
wet disc
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
553@1500

Belt Pulley

Diameter
12 inches30 cm
Width
7 inches17 cm
Rpm
1018
Speed
3200 ft/min975.36 meters/min

Electrical

Ground
positive
Battery Volts
12

5 Star / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Minneapolis-Moline 283E-4

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
283.7 ci4.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches108 x 127 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Rated Rpm
1500
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
11 qts10.4 L
Coolant Capacity
22 qts20.8 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Minneapolis-Moline D336-4

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
336 ci5.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.625x5.00 inches117 x 127 mm
Compression Ratio
15:1
Rated Rpm
1450
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 3)

Minneapolis-Moline 283E-4

LP-gas

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
283.7 ci4.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches108 x 127 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Rated Rpm
1500
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
LP-gas
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline

Minneapolis-Moline 5.5L 4-cyl diesel

Minneapolis-Moline 4.6L 4-cyl LP-gas

Gas Fuel Tank
22 gal83.3 L
Lp Gas Fuel Tank
31 gal117.3 L

5 Star / 03

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
140 in355 cm
Width
70 in177 cm
Height
73 in185 cm
Wheelbase
94 in238 cm
Rear tread
56 in142 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
94 inches238 cm
Weight
6500 lbs2948 kg
Front Tire
6.00x16
Rear Tire
13.6x38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.00x16
Front Ag
9.00x10
Rear Ag
13.6x38
Rear Ag
115.5x38

5 Star / 04

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star videos from their original YouTube creators.

5 Star / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 651

LP-gas Ampli-Torc 2WDMay 13 - 24, 1958

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 2 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
651
Power At Rated Engine Speed
54.96 hp41.0 kW
Fuel Use
6.3 gal/hour23.8 l/hour
Max Power
49.36 hp36.8 kW
Max Pull
6023 lbs2732 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 652

Diesel Ampli-Torc 2WDMay 13 - 21, 1958

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 2 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
652
Power At Rated Engine Speed
54.68 hp40.8 kW
Fuel Use
3.7 gal/hour14.0 l/hour
Max Power
49.62 hp37.0 kW
Max Pull
6399 lbs2902 kg

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Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star tractor pulling MD1

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