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Minneapolis 12-25 vs Minneapolis 15-30

Verdict: Minneapolis 12-25 vs Minneapolis 15-30

The Minneapolis 12-25 and the Minneapolis 15-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis 15-30 leads on rated power with 15 hp against 12 hp. Minneapolis 15-30 is the lighter machine (2,540 kg vs 2,903 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis 12-25 is the newer design (1920 vs 1915). In short: choose the Minneapolis 15-30 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis 12-25 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Minneapolis 12-25 Tractor
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis 15-30 Tractor
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company)Reference
Minneapolis (a part of Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company)Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
18.6 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Plows
3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
12.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
19.6 kWReference
Displacement
7.3 LReference
6.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 178 mmReference
108 x 178 mmReference
Rated RPM
750Reference
750Reference
Starter type
hand crankReference
hand crankReference
Belt power (max)
19.6 kWReference
Max power
12.1 kWReference
Fuel tank
70.0 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
2903 kgReference
2540 kgReference
Rear tire
56x12Reference
56x10Reference
Ag rear
56x12 (steel)Reference
56x20 (steel)Reference
Length
421 cmReference
426 cmReference
Height
162 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
38 cmReference
38 cmReference
Width
218 cmReference
182 cmReference
RPM
750Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
15.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1293 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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