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Minneapolis 27-42 vs Minneapolis 35-70

Verdict: Minneapolis 27-42 vs Minneapolis 35-70

The Minneapolis 27-42 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 27 hp. Minneapolis 27-42 is the lighter machine (3,084 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 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis 27-42 is the newer design (1928 vs 1920). In short: choose the Minneapolis 35-70 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis 27-42 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 27-42 Tractor
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis 35-70 Tractor
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 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
Drawbar performanceReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Engine
Fuel tank
68.1 LReference
302.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
22.7 LReference
75.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
31.3 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
25.6 kWReference
39.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
36.1 kWReference
55.2 kWReference
Displacement
8.6 LReference
24.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
124 x 178 mmReference
184 x 229 mmReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
925Reference
550Reference
Starter type
hand crankReference
hand crankReference
Coolant capacity
32.2 LReference
227.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
36.1 kWReference
55.2 kWReference
Max power
25.6 kWReference
39.2 kWReference
Plows
6-10 (14-inch)Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
230 cmReference
345 cmReference
Weight
3084 kgReference
10206 kgReference
Front tire
36x5Reference
40x14Reference
Rear tire
53x12Reference
85x30Reference
Ag front
36x5 (steel)Reference
40x14 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
53x12 (steel)Reference
85x30 (steel)Reference
Length
363 cmReference
523 cmReference
Rear tread
148 cmReference
Height
309 cmReference
Rear axle
101 mmReference
Capacities
Diameter
39 cmReference
60 cmReference
Width
194 cmReference
274 cmReference
RPM
925Reference
500Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
19.3 l/hourReference
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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