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

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

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

The Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat and the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 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 56 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is the lighter machine (1,634 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 Jet Star is the newer design (1959 vs 1958). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Golden Kat for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 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

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

dieselReference

Total built

51Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

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Engine

42.5 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

Power

42.5 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Compression

7.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1900Reference

1750Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel tank

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83.3 LReference

Gas Belt (claimed)

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35.8 kWReference

Diesel Belt (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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12.8 LReference

Oil capacity

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37.9 LReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Ampli-TorcReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

gearReference

Pump flow

94.6 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1845Reference

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Rear Type

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IIReference

Dimensions

Weight

4141 kgReference

1634 kgReference

Gauge

132 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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219 cmReference

Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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12.4-28Reference

Ag front

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5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-28Reference

Length

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318 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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165 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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196 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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49 cmReference

Front tread

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127 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Minneapolis-Moline 2 Star Tracks

Width

35 cmReference

178 cmReference

Length on ground

189 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.3 m²Reference

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Jet Star Serial Number Location

Jet Star Serial Numbers

1959

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16500001 (gasoline)Reference

1960

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17500001 (diesel)Reference

1961

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1750061 (diesel)Reference

1962

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17500136 (diesel)Reference

Final

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17500196 (diesel)Reference

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.