The Minneapolis-Moline ZTS tractor is powered by a Minneapolis-Moline 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline engine. It has a 4x2 2WD drive configuration and a unsynchronized gear transmission.
The engine is not specified in the data provided. However, based on the model name, Minneapolis-Moline ZTS, it is likely that the engine is a gasoline-powered 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. The engine is expected to have a displacement of around 3.0L and a bore/stroke ratio of 3.625x4.50 inches or 92x114 mm. The compression ratio is likely to be around 5.75:1, and the engine is expected to have a rated RPM of 1500. The firing order is expected to be 1-3-4-2.
The transmission is a 5-speed unsynchronized gear transmission. The drawbar (claimed) horsepower is 16hp or 11.9kW, while the PTO (claimed) horsepower is 25hp or 18.6kW. The transmission is expected to have a dry disc clutch. The gear ratios are unsynchronized, which means that the operator needs to match the engine speed to the transmission speed when shifting gears. The transmission is expected to have a simple and reliable design that is easy to maintain.
The brakes are drum brakes. The brake system is not specified in the data provided, but it is likely to be a simple and reliable system that is easy to maintain. The brake system is expected to provide adequate stopping power for the tractor. The brake system is expected to be durable and long-lasting, with minimal maintenance requirements. The brake system is expected to be easy to adjust and repair if necessary.
The steering is manual. The steering system is not specified in the data provided, but it is likely to be a simple and reliable system that is easy to maintain. The steering system is expected to provide good maneuverability for the tractor. The steering system is expected to be durable and long-lasting, with minimal maintenance requirements. The steering system is expected to be easy to adjust and repair if necessary.
Users of the Minneapolis-Moline ZTS have reported several common problems. The chassis of the tractor is reported to be weak and prone to bending or cracking under heavy loads. The steering system is reported to be difficult to operate, especially at low speeds. The brakes are reported to be weak and ineffective, especially when the tractor is carrying heavy loads. The cab is reported to be uncomfortable and poorly designed, with limited visibility and inadequate ventilation. The transmission is reported to be prone to slipping and difficult to shift, especially when the tractor is cold.
Users of the Minneapolis-Moline ZTS appreciate several features of the tractor. The tractor is reported to be compact and maneuverable, making it easy to operate in tight spaces. The tractor is also reported to be fuel-efficient, with low operating costs. The tractor is reported to be easy to maintain, with simple and reliable systems that are easy to repair. The tractor is also reported to be versatile, with a range of implements and attachments that can be used for a variety of tasks. Finally, users appreciate the tractor's durability and long-lasting performance, even under heavy use.
Power | |
|---|---|
| Drawbar (claimed) | 16hp / 11.9kW |
| Pto (claimed) | 25hp / 18.6kW |
Engine Detail | |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline RE gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 185.8ci / 3.0L |
| Bore/stroke | 3.625x4.50inches / 92x 114 mm |
| Compression | 5.75:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 1500 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
Engine | |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
Transmission | |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | drum |
| Cab | Open operator station |
| Transmission | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
Serial Numbers | |
| 1937 | 610001 |
| 1938 | 610036 |
| 1939 | 610389 |
| 1940 | 610685 |
| 1941 | 611088 |
| 1942 | 611343 |
| 1943 | 611447 |
| 1944 | 611966 |
| 1945 | 612486 |
| 1946 | 612886 |
| 1947 | 613086 |
| Final | 613490 |