Minneapolis Moline Z in Paxinos, Pa

RedMF40 · Nov 7, 2017

Saw this on CL, looks like a neat old tractor. Don't know what it's worth but thought I'd pass it along. They're asking $1300.

https://frederick.craigslist.org/grd/d/minneapolis-moline/6365206480.html

(sorry, will have to cut and paste as I haven't mastered the art of inserting URLs here)

Steve A W · Nov 7, 2017

Here ya go.
Mini Mo link

Super H Mike · Nov 7, 2017

I missed out on a Z years ago at an auction, too slow with putting my hand up. I still kinda regret not getting it, just something neat about those old MMs. I think it went for 175.00, running but looked tougher than the one in that ad.

coshoo · Nov 7, 2017

Price seems a little high for a Z, but if you need a mounted cultivator, probably worth it. Those old things are pretty much bullet-proof.

RedMF40 · Nov 7, 2017

Steve, thanks for the link.

Hand clutch, huh? Anyone know if it's the long flat bar to the right of the seat in the photo or is that something else? Looks to be sticking out of rear axle, so prob not the clutch.

sms · Nov 7, 2017

Yes long flat bar to right.

Leroy · Nov 7, 2017

I have to question if it is that new, I think at most a 45 model. Looks like a single block tractor and acording to the U that I had the single block went up to 45. And it has no hydrolic but that is the PTO mounted power lift for cultinators, Nothing for a cylinder lift. That also indicates an earlier tractor. To me that is way too much for that tractor. Now if it was say a 51 or so with the 2 block setup and hydrolics it might be worth it. Think later ones had more horsepower than that age as it looks like. Then if it had the high seat conversion still better for the price. If you want a MM Z to use it is not the tractor for you, only if you are a colector. Also those fenders are earlier fenders as well acording to the 44 U I had.

Leroy · Nov 7, 2017

Missed answering your question. That is the control for the PTO operated power lift unit. You cannot see the tractor hand clutch.

RedMF40 · Nov 7, 2017

Thanks for the info. Don't know much about these MM tractors, but always like seeing them at the vintage tractor shows.

rustyfarmall · Nov 7, 2017

A red-nosed Minnie. If I was to own one, that would be the one. Brings back memories of when I was barely big enough to do much more than just tag along, but when everyone else is busy, and somebody needs to drive the tractor while someone else unloads the clay, field drain tiles, I gladly volunteered and got the job.

rvirgil_KS · Nov 7, 2017

According to my list, the serial numbers for ZTU in 1947 were 578041 - 581814 so 580999 would be late ?47

Long flat bar in question is linkage bar for the lift. Throttle and hand clutch lever are just in front of this bar.

It has only one half (one row) of the cultivator. I wonder if he has the other side.

Married2Allis · Nov 7, 2017

I saw this CL ad last week, that is a relic. Great project.

morepower02 · Nov 7, 2017

(quoted from post at 12:49:44 11/07/17) I have to question if it is that new, I think at most a 45 model. Looks like a single block tractor and acording to the U that I had the single block went up to 45. And it has no hydrolic but that is the PTO mounted power lift for cultinators, Nothing for a cylinder lift. That also indicates an earlier tractor. To me that is way too much for that tractor. Now if it was say a 51 or so with the 2 block setup and hydrolics it might be worth it. Think later ones had more horsepower than that age as it looks like. Then if it had the high seat conversion still better for the price. If you want a MM Z to use it is not the tractor for you, only if you are a colector. Also those fenders are earlier fenders as well acording to the 44 U I had.

When introduced in 1937 they were a 4 row cultivator tractor. Here is my 37.

jm. · Nov 7, 2017

That is a nice tractor, lots of work to get one looking that good.

morepower02 · Nov 7, 2017

Thank you. I keep it in new condition to honor the guys that had to run one everyday to make a living back in the day.

RedMF40 · Nov 7, 2017

(quoted from post at 18:03:48 11/07/17) Thank you. I keep it in new condition to honor the guys that had to run one everyday to make a living back in the day.

Morepower could you share history of your tractor? Come to you like that or was in your family for a long time? You did full restoration? It's a magnificent example, just a great-looking machine. I like your shop space, too--wish mine were as free of clutter

morepower02 · Nov 7, 2017

My grandfather who is in his 90’s was a large Moline collector in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. He would restore a couple a year and take them to shows so us grandkids could drive them thru the parade. Him and my dad also always had Molines on the farm not as big tractors but just for the day to day. For example I am 38 but still remember the first time I got to drive. It was a Moline 4 star with a ih four row planter and I was roughly 9 years old. Anyway my grandfather has long sold his collection at auction excluding a few pieces. I ended up with the 1937 that he had bought from a local guy before my time. I have put new tires on it and a lot of tlc while trying to maintain it to the pictures in the 1937 brouchure. My parents still have a m670 that has been on the farm forever and I am restoring a G706 that I bought because when I was a little kid my grandpa owned one in his collection. Pic of the G706

morepower02 · Nov 7, 2017

RedMF40 · Nov 7, 2017

Thanks for the background info. Sounds like fun time growing up with all those tractors. Nice you can take the passion into adulthood. That G706 looks like a beast. Don't believe I've seen one out east where I live. A few MMs but not many. As I mentioned earlier, I don't know much if anything about them, but I always appreciate old iron. Happy tractoring from Maryland

morepower02 · Nov 8, 2017

thank you. Happy tractoring from Minnesota.

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