This 1952 Minneapolis-Moline Model BF tractor was acquired by the selling dealer in 2023 and is said to have been refurbished under prior ownership. The tractor has been refinished in gold with red wheels, and power is from a gasoline-fueled 133ci inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a wide front axle, a silver exhaust stack, rear vertical fenders, and a rear pin hitch. The battery was replaced in preparation for the sale. This Minneapolis-Moline tractor is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer in Illinois with a bill of sale.
The Minneapolis-Moline Model BF is mechanically similar to the B.F. Avery Model R and was produced in 1952 and 1953. The body and running gear of this example were repainted gold under prior ownership, and details include a mesh grille, a silver exhaust stack, rear vertical fenders, and Minneapolis-Moline graphics.
Red steel wheels are accented by gold hubs and mounted with Goodyear rear agricultural tires along with three-rib front tires. Stopping power is provided by independent rear drum brakes, and the tractor is equipped with a wide front axle.
The operator’s station features a body-color steel seat with a coil spring suspension. Controls include a clutch pedal, a shifter, and dual pedals for the individual rear brakes. Rust is visible on the seat.
The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a hand throttle and a body-color dash panel that houses gauges for coolant temperature, amperage, and oil pressure. The tractor is not equipped with an hour meter, therefore total runtime is unknown.
The gasoline-fueled 133ci inline-four sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a portal axle. Work in preparation for the sale reportedly included servicing the carburetor and replacing the battery. The seller notes leaks from the drivetrain.
The tractor is equipped with a pin hitch assembly.