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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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
39 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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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
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Aux. fuel
22.7 LReference
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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
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
925Reference
1000Reference
Starter type
hand crankReference
hand crankReference
Coolant capacity
32.2 LReference
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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
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Weight
3084 kgReference
4397 kgReference
Front tire
36x5Reference
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Rear tire
53x12Reference
58x19.5Reference
Ag front
36x5 (steel)Reference
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Ag rear
53x12 (steel)Reference
58x19.5 (steel)Reference
Length
363 cmReference
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Rear tread
148 cmReference
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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
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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.


