Compare/Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2

Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2

The Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility and the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 40 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 is the lighter machine (2,086 kg vs 3,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 is the newer design (1963 vs 1956). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility 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

40 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 11-28 rear tires.Reference

dieselReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Total built

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113 (diesel)Reference

Original price

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$5000 (1970)Reference

Variants

445 Universal

row-cropReference

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445 Utility

utilityReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

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Aux. fuel

3.3 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

29.0 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

7.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1550Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

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Belt power (max)

31.3 kWReference

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Max power

29.0 kWReference

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Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

gearReference

Type

two-speed powershiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

980Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

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Weight

3750 to 4471 poundsReference

2086 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

5.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

306 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

153 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

51 cmReference

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Front tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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Rear tread

127 to 198 cmReference

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Shipping

1701 kgReference

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Operating

2028 kgReference

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Ballasted

3035 kgReference

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445 Utility Serial Numbers

1956

10200001Reference

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1957

10201446Reference

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1958

10202102Reference

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1959

10202243Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

21 cmReference

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Width

172 cmReference

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Electrical

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

1918 kgReference

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Speeds

Jet Star 2 Serial Number Location

Jet Star 2 Serial Numbers

1963

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25700001 (diesel)Reference

Final

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25700113 (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.