Minneapolis-Moline U - Olsen Pioneer Park, Kalispell, MT
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This Minneapolis-Moline U tractor is one of many old tractors on display at this park, both internal combustion and steam powered. Each fall they hold a party for old farmers and old farm equipment enthusiasts.
Waymark Code: WMKZM0
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2014
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Get to Olsen Pioneer Park by heading east from Highway 2 on Pioneer Road at the north end of the Kalispell Airport for about a mile, then south on Helena Flats Road, at which time you'll see the park on your right.
This is one of the "U" series by Minneapolis-Moline, most likely a
UTS. Made from 1948 - 1957, all the Us had the same size engine - 4.6L 4-cylinder with a 4¼" X 5" bore & stroke. One could get either a gasoline, diesel or propane burner. They all produced about 47 HP at the belt and 41 at the drawbar. This is tested HP, quite a bit more that was advertised. In 1957 they sold for $3200. The tractor used a 5 speed transmission which was the norm in their bigger tractors seemingly forever. This one has not seen a lot of TLC in its life.
Disregard the G705 and Five Star logos on the tractor - it is definitely neither of those. (The writer herded a G706 around and around the fields for many hours and has driven a Five Star, though not for long. He's also cleaned corrals and hauled hay with a "U" with a front end loader - they are a BEAST to steer with the loader full up.)
This one is one of several tractors under an octagonal gazebo near the north end of the display area.
Each year in early September the Northwest Montana Antique Power Association holds an Annual Threshing Bee.
This event features steam threshing, steam plowing, antique tractors and engines, daily Parade of Power, shingle making, miniature steam train rides, running sawmill, music and entertainment. Lunch available and handicap transportation on grounds. Pets allowed in camping area only.
From Visit Montana
