Compare/Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3

Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3

The Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 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 3 is the lighter machine (3,630 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 4 Star holds more fuel (64.3 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 is the newer design (1964 vs 1959). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 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

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Gas Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

53.0 LReference

Diesel Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

53.0 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

88.9 LReference

83.3 LReference

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

Rated RPM

1750Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

11.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

33.2 kWReference

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Max power

28.8 kWReference

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Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

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

1000 (1.375)Reference

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

Control

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draft controlReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1750Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

221 cmReference

Weight

4120 to 4320 poundsReference

3630 to 3830 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

9.00-10Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

335 cmReference

320 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

178 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

180 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

218 cmReference

198 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

66 cmReference

49 cmReference

Front tread

127 to 187 cmReference

127 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 223 cmReference

142 to 213 cmReference

Gas

1868 kgReference

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Diesel

1914 kgReference

1691 kgReference

LP-gas

1959 kgReference

1737 kgReference

Ballasted

3853 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Gasoline

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1646 kgReference

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

28300001 (gas)Reference

Test results

Fuel use

14.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2965 kgReference

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Jet Star 3 Serial Number Location

Jet Star 3 Serial Numbers

1964

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28400001 (diesel)Reference

1965

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28400051 (diesel)Reference

1966

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28400201 (diesel)Reference

1967

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28400386 (diesel)Reference

1968

—

28400467 (diesel)Reference

1969

—

28400527 (diesel)Reference

1970

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28400602 (diesel)Reference

Final

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28400711 (diesel)Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Batteries

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2 (diesel)Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.