Compare/Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

The Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal and the Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal leads on rated power with 51 hp against 48 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor is the lighter machine (1,762 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 445 Universal holds more fuel (64.3 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal is the newer design (1956 vs 1951). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor 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

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Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 11-38 rear tires.Reference

The Uni-Tractor transmission mated a three-speed (one reverse) gearbox to a mechanical continuously-variable transmission using a belt and variable sheave pulleys.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

Drive

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3x2 2WDReference

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

53.0 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.3 LReference

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Engine

38.0 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.7 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 127 mmReference

92 x 127 mmReference

Power

38.0 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1550Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

18.0 LReference

Belt power (max)

31.3 kWReference

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Max power

28.7 kWReference

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Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

mechanical CVTReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and infinite (1-range) reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

980Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

219 cmReference

264 cmReference

Weight

3700 to 4871 poundsReference

1762 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

10-24Reference

Rear tire

11-38Reference

7.50-18Reference

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

7.50-18Reference

Length

331 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

177 cmReference

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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

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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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10-24Reference

Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

Front tread

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211 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

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RPM

1470Reference

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Speed

981.46 meters/minReference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

15.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2373 kgReference

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Speeds

Uni-Tractor Serial Number Location

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.