Compare/Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline G550

Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline G550

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline G550

The Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal and the Minneapolis-Moline G550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline G550 leads on rated power with 54 hp against 51 hp. Minneapolis-Moline G550 is the lighter machine (3,103 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 G550 is the newer design (1971 vs 1956). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline G550 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 11-38 rear tires.Reference

The Hydra-Power transmission provides a two-speed power shift between direct-drive and the lower Hydra-Power range.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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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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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

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Drawbar (tested)

28.7 kWReference

34.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 127 mmReference

92 x 95 mmReference

Power

38.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

7.3:1Reference

8:1Reference

Rated RPM

1550Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

18.9 LReference

Belt power (max)

31.3 kWReference

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Max power

28.7 kWReference

33.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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39.7 kWReference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

Hydra-PowerReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

980Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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39.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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39.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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53.0 LReference

Capacity

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53.0 LReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Control

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lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

219 cmReference

251 cmReference

Weight

3700 to 4871 poundsReference

3103 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-38Reference

15.5-38Reference

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

16.9-34Reference

Length

331 cmReference

392 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

177 cmReference

203 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

57 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

64 cmReference

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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

143 to 227 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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6.50-16Reference

Height (exhaust)

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247 cmReference

Shipping weight

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3103 kgReference

Ground clearance

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64 cmReference

Front tread

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130 to 222 cmReference

445 Serial Numbers

1956

11100001 (industrial)Reference

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1957

11100076 (industrial)Reference

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1958

15700001 (military)Reference

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1959

15400001 (utility diesel)Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

21 cmReference

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Width

208 cmReference

207 cmReference

RPM

1470Reference

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Speed

981.46 meters/minReference

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Fuel

—

104.1 LReference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

15.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2373 kgReference

3084 kgReference

Fuel use

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18.5 l/hourReference

Speeds

G550 Serial Number Location

G550 Serial Numbers

1969

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218-128Reference

1970

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221-295Reference

1971

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225-914Reference

1972

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232-089Reference

1973

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236-883Reference

1974

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244-937Reference

1975

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256-165Reference

Final

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262-877Reference

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.