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Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline UB

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline UB

The Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline UB are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline UB leads on rated power with 46 hp against 45 hp. Minneapolis-Moline UB is the lighter machine (2,744 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 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star is the newer design (1959 vs 1953). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline UB for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline 4 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

45 hp

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference

LP gas 5-speed 2WDMay 25 - June 14, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 522 fileReference

Steering

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powerReference

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

25.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

28.8 kWReference

33.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.4 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

1750Reference

1300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

10.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

33.2 kWReference

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Max power

28.8 kWReference

33.2 kWReference

Fuel tank

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132.5 LReference

Belt (tested)

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38.2 kWReference

Compression

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8:1Reference

Belt power (max)

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38.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

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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

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

30.8 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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34.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

4120 to 4320 poundsReference

2744 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

13-38Reference

Ag front

9.00-10Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

13-38Reference

Length

335 cmReference

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Width

208 cmReference

17 cmReference

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

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Test results

Fuel use

14.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2965 kgReference

2658 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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21.2 l/hourReference

Variants

UBU

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tricycle-frontReference

UBE

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adjustable wide-frontReference

UBN

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single front wheelReference

UB Special

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1955-1957Reference

UB Serial Number Location

UB Serial Numbers

1953

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06000001 (UBN)Reference

1954

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06900001 (UBN Diesel)Reference

1955

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09800001 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

1956

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09800301 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

1957

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09800465 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

Final

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09800520 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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40 cmReference

RPM

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741Reference

Speed

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947.93 meters/minReference

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.