Compare/Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat vs Minneapolis-Moline G450

Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat vs Minneapolis-Moline G450

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat vs Minneapolis-Moline G450

The Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat and the Minneapolis-Moline G450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat leads on rated power with 57 hp against 55 hp. Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat is the lighter machine (4,141 kg vs 4,410 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline G450 is the newer design (1971 vs 1958). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline G450 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-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

57 hp

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference

Total built

51Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

42.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

100 x 110 mmReference

Power

42.5 kWReference

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Compression

7.3:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

2400Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

creeperReference

Pump flow

94.6 lpmReference

21.8 lpmReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1845Reference

540@1970Reference

PTO (claimed)

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41.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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17.0 LReference

Capacity

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17.0 LReference

Pressure

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147.1 barReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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1406 kgReference

Dimensions

Weight

4141 kgReference

4410 to 4940 poundsReference

Gauge

132 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Ag front

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6.00x16Reference

4WD Ag front

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9.50x24Reference

2WD Ag rear

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14.9-30Reference

4WD Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

Utility Length

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309 cmReference

Row-crop Length

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317 cmReference

4WD Length

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322 cmReference

Utility Width

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177 cmReference

Row-crop Width

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182 cmReference

4WD Width

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182 cmReference

Utility Clearance (front axle)

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48 cmReference

Row-crop Clearance (front axle)

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65 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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132 to 201 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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139/149 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 to 200 cmReference

Utility Shipping

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2000 kgReference

Row-crop Shipping

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2063 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2240 kgReference

Utility Steering wheel

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153 cmReference

Row-crop Steering wheel

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171 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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160 cmReference

Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Tracks

Width

35 cmReference

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Length on ground

189 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.3 m²Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

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53.9 LReference

Minneapolis-Moline G450 attachments

G450 Serial Numbers

1971

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706247Reference

1972

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706277Reference

1973

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714614Reference

1974

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725451Reference

1975

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729125Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate below the instrument panel.Reference

Final

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766614Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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42Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Speeds

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.