Minnie Mo folks - what is this??

notjustair · Feb 26, 2017

This tractor goes up for auction at my uncle's farm sale in a month. It was my grandfather's before he had it. Grandpa didn't buy it new, but very nearly. Dad remembers plowing with it when he and mom were first married. What is it (I'm not a M&M guy)? It has been propane as long anyone remembers. Like I need another tractor - I wouldn't use it for any farming. Maybe just to pull the spreader if it isn't windy. I suppose I could grind feed with it if I had a way to fuel it on the farm.

Here's the million dollar question - what's it worth? It runs fine and appears complete. It's in the middle of Kansas. I know, sentimental value changes everything. On this one I wouldn't pay more than it's worth. I already bought grandpa's 35 Chevy before the auction so I have what I really wanted of his. It would just be neat to have...

rpllr · Feb 26, 2017

Model G there is a serial number tag on the right side of the transmission as you sit on it, this website probably has a listing to give the year. Engine tag should say 4 5/8 x 6 which is a 403ci engine.

flying belgian · Feb 26, 2017

Boy that is a very straight tractor. Even the fenders apear to be in nice shape which is extremely rare.

Gary from Muleshoe · Feb 26, 2017

That ole G will be going long after you if you treat it right. Here in the Texas Panhandle they won't even bring scrap price running. If it isn't red or green nobody wants them.

David from Kansas · Feb 26, 2017

Those were good ole work horses. Many around these parts in the 40's and 50's as there was a good dealer in a very small town near us that sold lots of them, mostly all on propane (earlier ones were on butane, but not much difference between the two. I do remember that butane would freeze). I worked for a neighbor when I was young who had two model U Molines and I put a lot of hours on them.

Tony in SD · Feb 26, 2017

Im guessing in the $2000 to $3000 range. But a lot depends on if it runs. How much it leaks, A plus it has lots of add on wheel weights Front and Back. From the picture the metal looks pretty good and that is a plus.

AS for grinding feed. It may or may not have a PTO or belt pulley. It has a hand clutch and no live power on the PTO.

tomstractorsandtoys · Feb 26, 2017

I do not anything about the tractor but can tell it is hooked to a Deere 44 manure spreader

Tom

docmirror · Feb 26, 2017

I have no idea on value - it seems $2-3k for a running tractor like that is a heck of deal.

Does anyone mind if I say it looks like it will flip and kill someone in a NY minute? Get a ROPS.

GaryinKs · Feb 26, 2017

Lots of them in Western KS, most go for scrap, I have seen them sell for $250

Howard H. · Feb 26, 2017

I would say get it if you have the chance!! I've known of several folks that didn't think too much of a family heirloom at the time they had the chance, but as they got older (either they - or one of the kids) would give almost anything for another chance at getting it...

If the rear tires are in great shape - that will be one of the big swings on value... I've got several old G's and GBs and I don't think I gave over $400 for any of them over the years. Two I've had running only cost me $300.

Howard

coshoo · Feb 26, 2017

Some said G, but I think its a U. Looks like factory propane- many of them were. Value? Not much, actually- many of them around (they never really wore out), and not a lot of interest in them anymore. Bet it goes for less than a grand.

mmfan55 · Feb 26, 2017

I say GTB (G) or GB. GB has disc brakes: all but the last couple of years of production the G had drum brakes on the end of the axles (like a truck or car ) around 60 hp, 5 speed transmission.

tractorguy2 · Feb 27, 2017

That's the mighty model GB. Grandpa's neighbor was a MM man. He had one with a canopy. There are more Lp gas ones than gasoline.

There were a lot of them in the Kansas wheat country.

1206SWMO · Feb 27, 2017

A running GB MM with decent tires should sell in the $1,000 to $1,500 price range...I paid $600 for a non runner...

Minnie Mo folks - what is this??

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