Minneapolis-Moline 445
Prairie Gold Collectible
The 445 carried the Prairie Gold tradition into the late 1950s with modern styling and a proven four-cylinder engine.
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Pages
148 pp.
Edition
First Edition
Published
2024
ISBN
Pending
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Table of Contents
148 pages — covers all production years, serial number ranges, and all engine variants.
Chapter 1 — Origins and Engineering Heritage
Chapter 2 — Production History & Serial Numbers
Chapter 3 — Engine Variants and Specifications
Chapter 4 — Transmission and Drivetrain
Chapter 5 — Hydraulics and Implement Systems
Chapter 6 — Electrical Systems and Instruments
Chapter 7 — Factory Options and Special Orders
Chapter 8 — Restoration Guide and Parts Sources
Chapter 9 — Collector's Value and Rarity Index
Appendix A — Nebraska Tractor Test Data
Appendix B — Serial Number Ranges by Year
Appendix C — Factory Color and Decal Specifications
What Collectors Are Saying
"The most thorough reference I've seen for this model. The serial number appendix alone is worth the price — I've been trying to track down this data for years."
Robert T.
ATOS Judge, Iowa
"Finally a book that treats the collector seriously. The factory options chapter covers things I've never seen documented anywhere else."
Jim W.
Restoration specialist, 40+ years
"We've added this to our reference library. The photography and production quality are genuinely impressive — this belongs on the shelf next to the Octane Press titles."
Carol M.
Farm Heritage Museum, Nebraska
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