Did you know that there was different options for diesel motors in the Minneapolis Moline UTS? I explain some of those in this video. #antiquetractor #tractor #minneapolismoline #moline #diesel
Hey Dan, I've only just watched this video, wow that was a surprise. You made a real interesting video here. Just to clarify, all 3 of those diesel engines fitted to MM model U tractors were English made. The Perkins L4(TA) engine was offered as a replacement in the UTS and UTU for the regular MM gasoline/kerosene (petrol/TVO tractor vaporising oil) as an alternative to having the old engine overhauled. Also gasoline (petrol) had become more expensive in England after WW2 because it was taxed to pay for our health care system, The National Health Service (NHS) which is free to our citizens at the point of delivery. Diesel was cheaper because there was no tax on it for agricultural use and it was more efficient. The UDM tractor was was a diesel powered version of the U for the British market. A knocked down version of the U tractor was shipped from the US to England and was then assembled here and fitted with either a Dorman or Meadows diesel engine. The UDS, I think was all built here by MM (England) Ltd, and as you know was fitted with either a Dorman or Meadows diesel engine. I think there are other viewers of your channel in England, some of the more serious collectors and enthusiasts might know far more than I do. Another interesting video again Dan, I'm glad you found the information I sent you interesting, it was my pleasure. I love watching your channel and your running commentary as you work on your tractors. Take care, and all the best. Peter 🇬🇧 🚜 (Oh, my surname is pronounced "Horton") 👍
Great video Dan and thanks to Peter for all his information from across the pond!!!
AWSOME Yes there are a few good people left in this world to help out each other . Thank you Dan and also to Peter.
In 1996 I took a 1953 uts mm I installed g-blocks and high compression heads and pistons, one of the best running tractors I ever had.
Hey Dan, I've only just watched this video, wow that was a surprise. You made a real interesting video here.
Just to clarify, all 3 of those diesel engines fitted to MM model U tractors were English made.
The Perkins L4(TA) engine was offered as a replacement in the UTS and UTU for the regular MM gasoline/kerosene (petrol/TVO tractor vaporising oil) as an alternative to having the old engine overhauled. Also gasoline (petrol) had become more expensive in England after WW2 because it was taxed to pay for our health care system, The National Health Service (NHS) which is free to our citizens at the point of delivery. Diesel was cheaper because there was no tax on it for agricultural use and it was more efficient.
The UDM tractor was was a diesel powered version of the U for the British market. A knocked down version of the U tractor was shipped from the US to England and was then assembled here and fitted with either a Dorman or Meadows diesel engine.
The UDS, I think was all built here by MM (England) Ltd, and as you know was fitted with either a Dorman or Meadows diesel engine.
I think there are other viewers of your channel in England, some of the more serious collectors and enthusiasts might know far more than I do.
Another interesting video again Dan, I'm glad you found the information I sent you interesting, it was my pleasure. I love watching your channel and your running commentary as you work on your tractors. Take care, and all the best. Peter 🇬🇧 🚜
(Oh, my surname is pronounced "Horton") 👍
Wow. Never seen pictures of a non red nose export diesel. Very cool
I love it. A part of the MM History I didn’t know! Thank you Peter for Sharing. 🚜
I have only seen one of those in my 76 years of living in Moline farming country and it has a tree growing up through it.
Very interesting. I wonder if there are many M.M."s left in the U.K. ?
Dig that old info, all pun intended. 👍🏻😁
Nice video Dan
Cool video!
Awesome video
Thanks
tractor talk. i love it. kinda like the fire side chats that rosevelt did. lol
Very interesting. So did MM send tractors with no engine and they installed those options there?
Brake HP
Dig that old info, all pun intended. 👍🏻😁
Enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing all that history and information.
Dan, very enjoyable and educational video. Thanks so much for sharing.
There is a farming video that I think is funny called Clarkson farms on prime TV
Fantastic literature and contributions.
Very interesting info and great photos, thanks for sharing and Thank-You to Peter
A fool will anger if you correct him. A wise man will thank you.
Fascinating video. Thanks
I love all the MM connections you have made.
I forgot to say it is from ENGLAND.
I enjoy history too. Fascinating and educational video too. Thanks!!