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Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline G450
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline G450
The Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline G450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 55 hp. Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star is the lighter machine (2,948 kg vs 4,410 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline G450 is the newer design (1971 vs 1957). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
55 hp
55 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
With 13.6x38 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
planetaryReference
Steering
power assistReference
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Variants
Universal U
tricycle-frontReference
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Universal N
single front wheelReference
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Universal E
adjustable wide-frontReference
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Standard C1S
standard-frontReference
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Industrial C1W
industrialReference
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Engine
Gas Fuel tank
83.3 LReference
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LP-gas Fuel tank
117.3 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
37.0 kWReference
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Displacement
5.5 LReference
3.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 127 mmReference
100 x 110 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1450Reference
2400Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
53.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
13.2 LReference
Compression
15:1Reference
17:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed
40.8 kWReference
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Max power
37.0 kWReference
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Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Transmission
Transmission
Ampli-TorcReference
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Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 80Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
42.5 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
41.0 kWReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
creeperReference
Valves
2Reference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
304.8mm dry discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
553@1500Reference
540@1970Reference
Hydraulic system
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17.0 LReference
Capacity
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17.0 LReference
Pressure
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147.1 barReference
Pump flow
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21.8 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
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1406 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
238 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
2948 kgReference
4410 to 4940 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6x38Reference
16.9-30Reference
Ag front
9.00x10Reference
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Ag rear
115.5x38Reference
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Length
355 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
185 cmReference
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Operating weight
2948 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
4216 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
55 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
63 cmReference
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Front tread
132/193 cmReference
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Rear tread
142 to 223 cmReference
139 to 200 cmReference
2WD Ag front
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6.00x16Reference
4WD Ag front
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9.50x24Reference
2WD Ag rear
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14.9-30Reference
4WD Ag rear
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16.9-30Reference
Utility Length
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309 cmReference
Row-crop Length
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317 cmReference
4WD Length
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322 cmReference
Utility Width
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177 cmReference
Row-crop Width
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182 cmReference
4WD Width
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182 cmReference
Utility Clearance (front axle)
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48 cmReference
Row-crop Clearance (front axle)
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65 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
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27 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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132 to 201 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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139/149 cmReference
Utility Shipping
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2000 kgReference
Row-crop Shipping
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2063 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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2240 kgReference
Utility Steering wheel
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153 cmReference
Row-crop Steering wheel
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171 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel
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160 cmReference
5 Star Serial Numbers
1957
14400001 (diesel Universal)Reference
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1958
14500001 (diesel Standard)Reference
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1959
14500166 (diesel Standard)Reference
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1960
11800022 (Standard)Reference
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1961
18900041 (Universal)Reference
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Location:
Side of transmission caseReference
Serial number plate below the instrument panel.Reference
Final
14500188 (diesel Standard)Reference
766614Reference
Capacities
Diameter
30 cmReference
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Width
177 cmReference
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RPM
1018Reference
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Speed
975.36 meters/minReference
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Fuel
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53.9 LReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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42Reference
Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2902 kgReference
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Speeds
Minneapolis-Moline G450 attachments
G450 Serial Numbers
1971
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706247Reference
1972
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706277Reference
1973
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714614Reference
1974
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725451Reference
1975
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729125Reference
Attachment overview
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.