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Minneapolis 27-42 vs Minneapolis 39-57

Verdict: Minneapolis 27-42 vs Minneapolis 39-57

The Minneapolis 27-42 and the Minneapolis 39-57 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis 39-57 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 27 hp. Minneapolis 27-42 is the lighter machine (3,084 kg vs 4,397 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Minneapolis 39-57 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 39-57 Tractor
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
39 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
Aux. fuel
22.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
29.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
31.3 kWReference
42.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
25.6 kWReference
35.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
36.1 kWReference
48.1 kWReference
Displacement
8.6 LReference
10.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
124 x 178 mmReference
140 x 165 mmReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
925Reference
1000Reference
Starter type
hand crankReference
hand crankReference
Coolant capacity
32.2 LReference
Belt power (max)
36.1 kWReference
48.1 kWReference
Max power
25.6 kWReference
35.6 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
230 cmReference
Weight
3084 kgReference
4397 kgReference
Front tire
36x5Reference
Rear tire
53x12Reference
58x19.5Reference
Ag front
36x5 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
53x12 (steel)Reference
58x19.5 (steel)Reference
Length
363 cmReference
Rear tread
148 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
39 cmReference
50 cmReference
Width
194 cmReference
21 cmReference
RPM
925Reference
620Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
19.3 l/hourReference
24.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
2698 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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