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Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline GTB

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

The Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal and the Minneapolis-Moline GTB are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline GTB leads on rated power with 54 hp against 51 hp. Minneapolis-Moline GTB 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 GTB holds more fuel (109.8 L vs 64.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal is the newer design (1956 vs 1947). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline GTB 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 GTB 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 14-34 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Steering
powerReference
Variants
445U
tricycle-frontReference
445E
adjustable-frontReference
445N
single-frontReference
445 Utility
utilityReference
GTB
gasolineReference
GTC
LP-gasReference
GB-D
dieselReference
Engine
Fuel tank
64.3 LReference
109.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.3 LReference
Engine
38.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
27.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
28.7 kWReference
36.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)
31.3 kWReference
43.3 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
7.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 127 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Power
38.0 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.3:1Reference
14.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
1550Reference
1300Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
13.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
Belt power (max)
31.3 kWReference
43.3 kWReference
Max power
28.7 kWReference
36.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Ampli-TorcReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
gearReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
Mid PTO Type
980Reference
PTO (claimed)
40.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
209 cmReference
Weight
3700 to 4871 poundsReference
2948 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
11-38Reference
14-34Reference
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
338 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
177 cmReference
180 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
57 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
64 cmReference
445U Front tread
20/33 cmReference
445E Front tread
142 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 243 cmReference
157 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 (hood)
170 cmReference
Front tread
135 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
203 cmReference
RPM
1470Reference
627Reference
Speed
981.46 meters/minReference
801.62 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
15.1 l/hourReference
20.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
2373 kgReference
2907 kgReference
Speeds
GTB Serial Number Location
GTB Serial Numbers
1947
164001Reference
1948
0164800001Reference
1949
0164900001Reference
1950
016500001Reference
1951
01601864Reference
1952
01603397Reference
1953
06800001 (diesel)Reference
1954
06800002 (diesel)Reference
Final
06800850 (diesel)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.

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