Compare/Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat vs Minneapolis-Moline G550

Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat vs Minneapolis-Moline G550

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat vs Minneapolis-Moline G550

The Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat and the Minneapolis-Moline G550 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 54 hp. Minneapolis-Moline G550 is the lighter machine (3,103 kg vs 4,141 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline G550 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 G550 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

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

The Hydra-Power transmission provides a two-speed power shift between direct-drive and the lower Hydra-Power range.Reference

Total built

51Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

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Engine

42.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

92 x 95 mmReference

Power

42.5 kWReference

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Compression

7.3:1Reference

8:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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34.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Oil capacity

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37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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18.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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39.7 kWReference

Max power

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33.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydra-PowerReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Pump flow

94.6 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1845Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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39.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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39.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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53.0 LReference

Capacity

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53.0 LReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Control

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lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

Weight

4141 kgReference

3103 kgReference

Gauge

132 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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251 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

—

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

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6.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-34Reference

Length

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392 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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203 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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247 cmReference

Shipping weight

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3103 kgReference

Ground clearance

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64 cmReference

Front tread

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130 to 222 cmReference

Rear tread

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143 to 227 cmReference

Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Tracks

Width

35 cmReference

207 cmReference

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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104.1 LReference

G550 Serial Number Location

G550 Serial Numbers

1969

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218-128Reference

1970

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221-295Reference

1971

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225-914Reference

1972

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232-089Reference

1973

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236-883Reference

1974

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244-937Reference

1975

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256-165Reference

Final

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262-877Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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18.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3084 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.