Circa 1920 Moline Universal Model D, 9-18.
Manufactured by the Moline Plow Co., Moline, Ill. With a weight of 3,600 pounds, the Universal used a Moline four-cylinder engine with a 3 1/2" x 5" bore and stroke, which had a rated speed of 1,800 rpm. The manufacturer rated the tractor at 9 drawbar horsepower. However during the Nebraska tractor tests, this model developed 17.4 drawbar horsepower and 27.45 brake horsepower.
Owned by the Museum.
Photo courtesy of Ralph Paterson.

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