Compare/Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2

The Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star leads on rated power with 45 hp against 44 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 is the lighter machine (2,086 kg vs 4,120 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 is the newer design (1963 vs 1959). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 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

45 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference

dieselReference

Total built

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113 (diesel)Reference

Original price

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$5000 (1970)Reference

Engine

Gas Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

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LP-gas Fuel tank

88.9 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

29.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

1750Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

33.2 kWReference

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Max power

28.8 kWReference

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Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

35.0 kWReference

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LP-gas PTO (claimed)

35.8 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

33.2 kWReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

30.8 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

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Weight

4120 to 4320 poundsReference

2086 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

9.00-10Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

335 cmReference

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Width

208 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

180 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

218 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

66 cmReference

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Front tread

127 to 187 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 223 cmReference

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Gas

1868 kgReference

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Diesel

1914 kgReference

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LP-gas

1959 kgReference

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Ballasted

3853 kgReference

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4 Star Serial Number Location

4 Star Serial Numbers

1959

16600001Reference

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1960

18200001 (diesel)Reference

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1961

18200051 (diesel)Reference

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1962

18200073 (diesel)Reference

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1963

16602408Reference

25700001 (diesel)Reference

Test results

Fuel use

14.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2965 kgReference

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Jet Star 2 Serial Number Location

Jet Star 2 Serial Numbers

Final

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25700113 (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.