Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Engine:

Minneapolis-Moline Standard

Power:

48 HP (Engine) / HP (PTO)

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Production:

1951 - 1963

Detailed Specifications


Overview
Summary	x1951 - 1963 Tool Carrier tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Minneapolis-Moline
Tool Carrier tractor
Built in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA
Original price was $3,900 in 1962
The Uni-Tractor was nicknamed the the "Minneapolis-Moline Motorcycle". The machine was a power unit used to drive other machinery, including the Uni-Harvester combine, the Uni-Foragor forage harvester, the Uni-Baler hay baler, and the Uni-Picker corn picker.

Mechanical
Drive	3x2 2WD
Steering	power
Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.

References

The New Uni-Tractor for the champion Uni-Farmor published in 1955, by Minneapolis-Moline

Sales Manual published in 1952, by Minneapolis-Moline


Engine Detail
Summary	Minneapolis-Moline V206-4 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	206 ci 3.4 L
Bore/Stroke	3.625x5.00 inches 92 x 127 mm
Power	48 hp 35.8 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Rated RPM	1550
Starter volts	6
Coolant capacity	19 qts 18.0 L


Transmission
Type	mechanical CVT
Gears	infinite forward and infinite (1-range) reverse (3-range)
Oil capacity	10 qts 9.5 L
Summary	The Uni-Tractor transmission mated a three-speed (one reverse) gearbox to a mechanical continuously-variable transmission using a belt and variable sheave pulleys.


Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor Tires
Ag front	10-24
Ag rear	7.50-18

Last Database Update: 11/13/2025