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Years in Production / 1959–1962

Minneapolis-Moline

Jet Star

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

56hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1959–1962

Production years

Minneapolis-Moline

Manufacturer

Jet Star / 01

At a glance

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Original price was $5,000 in 1970

Manufacturer: Minneapolis-Moline

Hitch

Rear Type: II

Pto

Rear Pto: independent
Rear Type: 540

Serial Numbers

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1959: 16500001 (gasoline)
1960: 16500285 (gasoline)
1960: 17500001 (diesel)
1961: 16500835 (gasoline)
1961: 1750061 (diesel)
1962: 16501702 (gasoline)
1962: 17500136 (diesel)
Final: 16502439 (gasoline)
Final: 17500196 (diesel)

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Disc brakes

Open operator station.

Jet Star / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Minneapolis-Moline 206L-4

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 206 ci3.4 L
Bore Stroke: 3.625x5.00 inches92 x 127 mm
Power: 56 hp41.8 kW
Rated Rpm: 1750
Coolant Capacity: 13.5 qts12.8 L
Fuel Type: gasoline
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Minneapolis-Moline D206-4

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 206 ci3.4 L
Bore Stroke: 3.625x5.00 inches92 x 127 mm
Power: 50 hp37.3 kW
Rated Rpm: 1750
Oil Capacity: 6 qts5.7 L
Coolant Capacity: 13.5 qts12.8 L
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline

Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank: 14 gal (gas/diesel)53.0 L
Fuel Tank: 22 gal (LP-gas)83.3 L

Jet Star / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

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

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission Type: gear
Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse

Jet Star / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 125.25 in318 cm
Width: 70.25 in178 cm
Height: 65 in165 cm
Wheelbase: 86.25 in219 cm
Front tread: 50 in127 cm
Rear tread: 56 in142 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 86.25 inches219 cm
Weight: 3604 lbs1634 kg
Front Tire: 5.50-16
Rear Tire: 12.4-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 5.50-16
Rear Ag: 12.4-28

Jet Star / 05

Tractor Photos

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Videos

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1961 Minneapolis Moline Jet Star Tractor - Classic Tractor Fever

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