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Minneapolis 35-70 vs Minneapolis 40-80
Verdict: Minneapolis 35-70 vs Minneapolis 40-80
The Minneapolis 35-70 and the Minneapolis 40-80 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis 40-80 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 35 hp. Minneapolis 35-70 is the newer design (1920 vs 1918). In short: choose the Minneapolis 40-80 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis 35-70 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
35 hp
40 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
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
302.8 LReference
302.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
75.7 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Plows
6-10 (14-inch)Reference
8-10 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
39.2 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
55.2 kWReference
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Displacement
24.4 LReference
24.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
184 x 229 mmReference
184 x 229 mmReference
Rated RPM
550Reference
500Reference
Starter type
hand crankReference
hand crankReference
Coolant capacity
227.1 LReference
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Belt power (max)
55.2 kWReference
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Max power
39.2 kWReference
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Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
345 cmReference
345 cmReference
Weight
10206 kgReference
10206 kgReference
Front tire
40x14Reference
40x14Reference
Rear tire
85x30Reference
85x30Reference
Ag front
40x14 (steel)Reference
40x14 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
85x30 (steel)Reference
85x30 (steel)Reference
Length
523 cmReference
523 cmReference
Height
309 cmReference
309 cmReference
Rear axle
101 mmReference
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Capacities
Diameter
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
Width
274 cmReference
274 cmReference
RPM
500Reference
500Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
40.9 l/hourReference
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Max pull
4988 kgReference
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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.