Compare/Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline GT

Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline GT

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline GT

The Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline GT 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 6,220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline GT holds more fuel (113.6 L vs 83.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star is the newer design (1957 vs 1938). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline GT 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

55 hp

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 13.6x38 rear tires.Reference

with 12.75x32 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

power assistReference

manual worm-and-sectorReference

Total built

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1,200Reference

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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farm tractorReference

GTI

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industrial tractorReference

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

27.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

37.0 kWReference

33.5 kWReference

Displacement

5.5 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

117 x 152 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

1075Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

53.0 LReference

49.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

20.8 LReference

26.5 LReference

Compression

15:1Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

40.8 kWReference

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Max power

37.0 kWReference

33.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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113.6 LReference

Aux. fuel

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15.1 LReference

Plows

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4-5Reference

Belt (tested)

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41.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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Schebler TTX23 carburetorReference

Idle RPM

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400-1075Reference

Starter

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electric optionalReference

Belt power (max)

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41.1 kWReference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

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Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 80Reference

SAE 140Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

42.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

41.0 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Valves

2Reference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

304.8mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

526 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

553@1500Reference

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Drawbar

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heavy-duty swinging drawbarReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

238 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

2948 kgReference

3084 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

13.6x38Reference

12.75-32Reference

Ag front

9.00x10Reference

34-5.5 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

115.5x38Reference

50-12 (steel)Reference

Length

355 cmReference

346 cmReference

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

34 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

63 cmReference

54 cmReference

Front tread

132/193 cmReference

138 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 223 cmReference

146 cmReference

Height

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193 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2821 kgReference

Ground clearance

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25 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

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Capacities

Diameter

30 cmReference

40 cmReference

Width

177 cmReference

170 cmReference

RPM

1018Reference

650Reference

Speed

975.36 meters/minReference

829.06 meters/minReference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

14.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2902 kgReference

2298 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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18.2 l/hourReference

Speeds

GT Serial Number Location

GT Serial Numbers

1938

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160001Reference

1939

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160077Reference

1940

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160546Reference

1941

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160879Reference

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.