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Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline GT

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

The Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal and the Minneapolis-Moline GT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline GT leads on rated power with 54 hp against 51 hp. Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal is the lighter machine (3,700 kg vs 6,220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline GT holds more fuel (113.6 L vs 64.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal is the newer design (1956 vs 1938). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline GT 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 445 Universal Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline GT Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
51 hp
54 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
With 11-38 rear tires.Reference
with 12.75x32 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Steering
powerReference
manual worm-and-sectorReference
Total built
1,200Reference
Variants
445U
tricycle-frontReference
445E
adjustable-frontReference
445N
single-frontReference
445 Utility
utilityReference
GT
farm tractorReference
GTI
industrial tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
64.3 LReference
113.6 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.3 LReference
15.1 LReference
Engine
38.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
27.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
28.7 kWReference
33.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
31.3 kWReference
41.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 127 mmReference
117 x 152 mmReference
Power
38.0 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Schebler TTX23 carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
1550Reference
1075Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
49.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
26.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
31.3 kWReference
41.1 kWReference
Max power
28.7 kWReference
33.5 kWReference
Plows
4-5Reference
Idle RPM
400-1075Reference
Starter
electric optionalReference
Transmission
Transmission
Ampli-TorcReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
gearReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 140Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
526 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
Mid PTO Type
980Reference
PTO (claimed)
40.3 kWReference
Drawbar
heavy-duty swinging drawbarReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
3700 to 4871 poundsReference
3084 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
11-38Reference
12.75-32Reference
445U Ag front
5.50-16Reference
445E Ag front
5.50-16Reference
445N Ag front
7.50-10Reference
Ag rear
12-38Reference
50-12 (steel)Reference
Length
331 cmReference
346 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
177 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
57 cmReference
34 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
64 cmReference
54 cmReference
445U Front tread
20/33 cmReference
445E Front tread
142 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 243 cmReference
146 cmReference
445U Shipping
1678 kgReference
445N Shipping
1701 kgReference
445E Shipping
1769 kgReference
Operating
2209 kgReference
Ballasted
3576 kgReference
Ag front
34-5.5 (steel)Reference
Height
193 cmReference
Shipping weight
2821 kgReference
Ground clearance
25 cmReference
Front tread
138 cmReference
445 Serial Numbers
1956
11100001 (industrial)Reference
1957
11100076 (industrial)Reference
1958
15700001 (military)Reference
1959
15400001 (utility diesel)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
21 cmReference
40 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
170 cmReference
RPM
1470Reference
650Reference
Speed
981.46 meters/minReference
829.06 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
15.1 l/hourReference
18.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
2373 kgReference
2298 kgReference
Speeds
GT Serial Number Location
GT Serial Numbers
1938
160001Reference
1939
160077Reference
1940
160546Reference
1941
160879Reference

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.

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