Minneapolis-Moline BF

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Minneapolis-Moline BF is a utility tractor with a tricycle chassis and 2-wheel drive. It has a manual steering system and a simple transmission with 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. The tractor is powered by a 3-cylinder gasoline engine made by Minneapolis-Moline. This engine is liquid-cooled and has a displacement of 133 cubic inches, which is below average for tractors. It runs at 1800 RPM, which is a low speed compared to other tractors.

The BF model weighs 3636 pounds, making it a lighter tractor in its class. It has a wheelbase of 79 inches and stands 76 inches tall. The tractor uses agricultural tires, with smaller 5.50-15 tires in front and larger 10-28 tires in the rear. It has an optional rear hitch for attaching equipment. The BF comes with an electric starter and has special brakes that can be used on each wheel separately or together. Other features include a dry disk clutch, a thermostat for temperature control, and adjustable wheel widths for different farming needs.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Unsynchronized Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3636 lb (1649 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Minneapolis-Moline BF vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Minneapolis-Moline BF is Average. It is greater than 35% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Minneapolis-Moline BF is Average. It is greater than 34% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Minneapolis-Moline BF is Poor. It is greater than 6% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Model
235.3.31 8
Cooling Type
Liquid-Cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical
Valve Configuration
L-Head
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural Aspiration
Cylinders
3
Displacement
133 ci (2.2 L)
Bore
3.00 in (76.2 mm)
Stroke
3.00 in (76.2 mm)
Rated RPM
1800

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized Gear
Forward Gears
4
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
Tricycle
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
External contracting bands operated by right foot on pedals either independently or interlocked