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Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star
The Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal and the Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star leads on rated power with 55 hp against 51 hp. Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star is the lighter machine (2,948 kg vs 3,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star holds more fuel (83.3 L vs 64.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star is the newer design (1957 vs 1956). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
51 hp
55 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
With 11-38 rear tires.Reference
With 13.6x38 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
bull gearReference
Steering
powerReference
power assistReference
Variants
445U
tricycle-frontReference
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445E
adjustable-frontReference
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445N
single-frontReference
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445 Utility
utilityReference
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Universal U
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tricycle-frontReference
Universal N
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single front wheelReference
Universal E
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adjustable wide-frontReference
Standard C1S
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standard-frontReference
Industrial C1W
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industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
64.3 LReference
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Aux. fuel
3.3 LReference
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Engine
38.0 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
28.7 kWReference
37.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
31.3 kWReference
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Displacement
3.6 LReference
5.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 127 mmReference
117 x 127 mmReference
Power
38.0 kWReference
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Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.3:1Reference
15:1Reference
Rated RPM
1550Reference
1450Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
53.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Belt power (max)
31.3 kWReference
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Max power
28.7 kWReference
37.0 kWReference
Gas Fuel tank
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83.3 LReference
LP-gas Fuel tank
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117.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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40.8 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Ampli-TorcReference
Ampli-TorcReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 80Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
304.8mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
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Mid PTO Type
980Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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42.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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41.0 kWReference
Valves
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2Reference
Engine RPM
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553@1500Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
238 cmReference
Weight
3700 to 4871 poundsReference
2948 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
11-38Reference
13.6x38Reference
445U Ag front
5.50-16Reference
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445E Ag front
5.50-16Reference
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445N Ag front
7.50-10Reference
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Ag rear
12-38Reference
115.5x38Reference
Length
331 cmReference
355 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
177 cmReference
185 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
57 cmReference
55 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
64 cmReference
63 cmReference
445U Front tread
20/33 cmReference
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445E Front tread
142 to 213 cmReference
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Rear tread
142 to 243 cmReference
142 to 223 cmReference
445U Shipping
1678 kgReference
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445N Shipping
1701 kgReference
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445E Shipping
1769 kgReference
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Operating
2209 kgReference
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Ballasted
3576 kgReference
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Ag front
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9.00x10Reference
Operating weight
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2948 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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4216 kgReference
Front tread
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132/193 cmReference
445 Serial Numbers
1956
11100001 (industrial)Reference
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1957
11100076 (industrial)Reference
14400001 (diesel Universal)Reference
1958
15700001 (military)Reference
14500001 (diesel Standard)Reference
1959
15400001 (utility diesel)Reference
14500166 (diesel Standard)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
21 cmReference
30 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
177 cmReference
RPM
1470Reference
1018Reference
Speed
981.46 meters/minReference
975.36 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
15.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2373 kgReference
2902 kgReference
Fuel use
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14.0 l/hourReference
Speeds
5 Star Serial Numbers
1960
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11800022 (Standard)Reference
1961
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18900041 (Universal)Reference
Location:
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Side of transmission caseReference
Final
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14500188 (diesel Standard)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.