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Minneapolis 20-40 vs Minneapolis 35-70

Verdict: Minneapolis 20-40 vs Minneapolis 35-70

The Minneapolis 20-40 and the Minneapolis 35-70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis 35-70 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 20 hp. Minneapolis 20-40 is the lighter machine (5,443 kg vs 10,206 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis 35-70 holds more fuel (302.8 L vs 113.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis 35-70 is the newer design (1920 vs 1914). In short: choose the Minneapolis 35-70 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis 20-40 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 20-40 Tractor
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis 35-70 Tractor
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
35 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
liquid-cooledReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Engine
Fuel tank
113.6 LReference
302.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Plows
4-6 (14-inch)Reference
6-10 (14-inch)Reference
Displacement
11.9 LReference
24.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
146 x 178 mmReference
184 x 229 mmReference
Rated RPM
650Reference
550Reference
Starter type
hand crankReference
hand crankReference
Aux. fuel
75.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
39.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
55.2 kWReference
Coolant capacity
227.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
55.2 kWReference
Max power
39.2 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
5443 kgReference
10206 kgReference
Rear tire
66x20Reference
85x30Reference
Ag rear
66x20 (steel)Reference
85x30 (steel)Reference
Length
424 cmReference
523 cmReference
Height
280 cmReference
309 cmReference
Rear axle
87 mmReference
101 mmReference
Wheelbase
345 cmReference
Front tire
40x14Reference
Ag front
40x14 (steel)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
50 cmReference
60 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
274 cmReference
RPM
700Reference
500Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
40.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
4988 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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