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

Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility vs Minneapolis-Moline UTU

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

The Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility and the Minneapolis-Moline UTU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility leads on rated power with 40 hp against 35 hp. Minneapolis-Moline UTU is the lighter machine (2,494 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 UTU 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 1938). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline 445 Utility for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline UTU if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

40 hp

35 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 11-28 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

manualReference

Total built

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33,268Reference

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

UTOX

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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

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Drawbar (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

29.0 kWReference

26.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

31.3 kWReference

31.8 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

5.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

1550Reference

1275Reference

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

22.7 LReference

Belt power (max)

31.3 kWReference

27.8 kWReference

Max power

29.0 kWReference

25.0 kWReference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

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Type

two-speed powershiftReference

unsynchronized 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

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

980Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

3750 to 4471 poundsReference

2494 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

11.00x36Reference

Ag front

5.00-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

11.00x36Reference

Length

306 cmReference

354 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

137 to 210 cmReference

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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179 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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3039 kgReference

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

39 cmReference

Width

172 cmReference

214 cmReference

RPM

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733Reference

Speed

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906.78 meters/minReference

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

16.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

1918 kgReference

2246 kgReference

Speeds

UTU Serial Number Location

UTU 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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0114800001Reference

1949

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0114900001Reference

1950

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0115000001Reference

1951

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01105384Reference

1952

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01110118Reference

1953

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1954

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01113450Reference

1955

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01113454Reference

Final

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01113456Reference

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.