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Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline G550
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline G550
The Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline G550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star leads on rated power with 55 hp against 54 hp. Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star is the lighter machine (2,948 kg vs 3,103 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline G550 is the newer design (1971 vs 1957). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline G550 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
55 hp
54 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
With 13.6x38 rear tires.Reference
The Hydra-Power transmission provides a two-speed power shift between direct-drive and the lower Hydra-Power range.Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
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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
34.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.5 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 127 mmReference
92 x 95 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
1450Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
53.0 LReference
37.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
18.9 LReference
Compression
15:1Reference
8:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed
40.8 kWReference
39.7 kWReference
Max power
37.0 kWReference
33.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Ampli-TorcReference
Hydra-PowerReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 80Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
42.5 kWReference
39.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
41.0 kWReference
39.9 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Valves
2Reference
2 to 4Reference
Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
304.8mm dry discReference
279.4mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
553@1500Reference
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Hydraulic system
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53.0 LReference
Capacity
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53.0 LReference
Control
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lower-link draft controlReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
238 cmReference
251 cmReference
Weight
2948 kgReference
3103 kgReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6x38Reference
15.5-38Reference
Ag front
9.00x10Reference
6.50-16Reference
Ag rear
115.5x38Reference
16.9-34Reference
Length
355 cmReference
392 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
185 cmReference
203 cmReference
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
130 to 222 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 223 cmReference
143 to 227 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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247 cmReference
Shipping weight
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3103 kgReference
Ground clearance
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64 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
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Final
14500188 (diesel Standard)Reference
262-877Reference
Capacities
Diameter
30 cmReference
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Width
177 cmReference
207 cmReference
RPM
1018Reference
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Speed
975.36 meters/minReference
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Fuel
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104.1 LReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
2902 kgReference
3084 kgReference
Speeds
G550 Serial Number Location
G550 Serial Numbers
1969
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218-128Reference
1970
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221-295Reference
1971
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225-914Reference
1972
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232-089Reference
1973
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236-883Reference
1974
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244-937Reference
1975
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256-165Reference
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.