Compare/Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility vs Minneapolis-Moline UTS

Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility vs Minneapolis-Moline UTS

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility vs Minneapolis-Moline UTS

The Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility and the Minneapolis-Moline UTS are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline UTS leads on rated power with 42 hp against 40 hp. Minneapolis-Moline UTS is the lighter machine (2,721 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 UTS holds more fuel (81.4 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility is the newer design (1956 vs 1948). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline UTS 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

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 11-28 rear tires.Reference

LP gas 5-speed 2WDMay 31 - June 8, 1949Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 411 fileReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

manualReference

Original price

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$3200 (1957)Reference

Variants

445 Universal

row-cropReference

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445 Utility

utilityReference

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UTU

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row-crop tricycleReference

UTE

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row-crop wide frontReference

UTN

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row-crop single frontReference

UDU

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diesel row-cropReference

UTS-D

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diesel standardReference

UTC

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high-cropReference

UTS

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standard-frontReference

UDLX

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Comfotractor with cabReference

UOPN

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Comfotractor roadsterReference

UTIL

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industrial with shuttle shiftReference

UTIL-M

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militaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

81.4 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.3 LReference

5.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

29.0 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

31.3 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.4 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

7.3:1Reference

4.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

1550Reference

1300Reference

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

10.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

31.3 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Max power

29.0 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

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Type

two-speed powershiftReference

gearReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

mechanical dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

980Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

3750 to 4471 poundsReference

2721 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

12.75-32Reference

Ag front

5.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

12.75-32Reference

Length

306 cmReference

342 cmReference

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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Height

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149 cmReference

445 Utility Serial Numbers

1956

10200001Reference

01214123Reference

1957

10201446Reference

01215101Reference

1958

10202102Reference

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1959

10202243Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

21 cmReference

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Width

172 cmReference

191 cmReference

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

20.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

1918 kgReference

2168 kgReference

Speeds

UTS Serial Number Location

UTS Serial Numbers

1938

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310026Reference

1939

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310647Reference

1940

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312451Reference

1941

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314893Reference

1942

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316501Reference

1943

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317702Reference

1944

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318163Reference

1945

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321102Reference

1946

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325231Reference

1947

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329752Reference

1948

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0124800001Reference

1949

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0124900001Reference

1950

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0125000001Reference

1951

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01203851Reference

1952

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01207139Reference

1953

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01210571Reference

1954

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01213220Reference

1955

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01213326Reference

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.