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Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

The Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor leads on rated power with 48 hp against 45 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor is the lighter machine (1,762 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 4 Star is the newer design (1959 vs 1951). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor 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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Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference

The Uni-Tractor transmission mated a three-speed (one reverse) gearbox to a mechanical continuously-variable transmission using a belt and variable sheave pulleys.Reference

Drive

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3x2 2WDReference

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

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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

1550Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

18.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

33.2 kWReference

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Max power

28.8 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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53.0 LReference

Engine

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35.8 kWReference

Power

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35.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

mechanical CVTReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and infinite (1-range) reverse (3-range)Reference

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

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

30.8 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

264 cmReference

Weight

4120 to 4320 poundsReference

1762 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

10-24Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag front

9.00-10Reference

10-24Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

7.50-18Reference

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

211 cmReference

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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Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

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

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Uni-Tractor Serial Number Location

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

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.