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Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline UTS

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

The Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline UTS 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 42 hp. Minneapolis-Moline UTS is the lighter machine (2,721 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 UTS holds more fuel (81.4 L vs 64.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star is the newer design (1959 vs 1948). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline 4 Star for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline UTS 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

42 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 31 - June 8, 1949Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 411 fileReference

Original price

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$3200 (1957)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

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

23.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

28.8 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Displacement

3.4 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

1750Reference

1300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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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

30.6 kWReference

Fuel tank

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81.4 LReference

Aux. fuel

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5.7 LReference

Belt (tested)

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35.0 kWReference

Compression

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4.4:1Reference

Belt power (max)

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35.0 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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Clutch

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mechanical dry discReference

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

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

30.8 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

4120 to 4320 poundsReference

2721 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

12.75-32Reference

Ag front

9.00-10Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

12.75-32Reference

Length

335 cmReference

342 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

191 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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Height

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149 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

2168 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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20.4 l/hourReference

Variants

UTU

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row-crop tricycleReference

UTE

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row-crop wide frontReference

UTN

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row-crop single frontReference

UDU

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diesel row-cropReference

UTS-D

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diesel standardReference

UTC

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high-cropReference

UTS

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standard-frontReference

UDLX

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Comfotractor with cabReference

UOPN

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Comfotractor roadsterReference

UTIL

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industrial with shuttle shiftReference

UTIL-M

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militaryReference

UTS Serial Number Location

UTS Serial Numbers

1938

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310026Reference

1939

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310647Reference

1940

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312451Reference

1941

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314893Reference

1942

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316501Reference

1943

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317702Reference

1944

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318163Reference

1945

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321102Reference

1946

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325231Reference

1947

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329752Reference

1948

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0124800001Reference

1949

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0124900001Reference

1950

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0125000001Reference

1951

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01203851Reference

1952

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01207139Reference

1953

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01210571Reference

1954

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01213220Reference

1955

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01213326Reference

1956

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01214123Reference

1957

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01215101Reference

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.