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Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star

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

The Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star leads on rated power with 56 hp against 55 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is the lighter machine (1,634 kg vs 2,948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star holds more fuel (83.3 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is the newer design (1959 vs 1957). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star 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

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 13.6x38 rear tires.Reference

dieselReference

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

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Displacement

5.5 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

92 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

1450Reference

1750Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

53.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

20.8 LReference

12.8 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

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Fuel tank

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83.3 LReference

Engine

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41.8 kWReference

Gas Belt (claimed)

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35.8 kWReference

Diesel Belt (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 80Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

42.5 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

41.0 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Valves

2Reference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

304.8mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

553@1500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

238 cmReference

219 cmReference

Weight

2948 kgReference

1634 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x38Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

9.00x10Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

115.5x38Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

355 cmReference

318 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

185 cmReference

165 cmReference

Operating weight

2948 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4216 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

50 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

63 cmReference

49 cmReference

Front tread

132/193 cmReference

127 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 223 cmReference

142 to 213 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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196 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

16500001 (gasoline)Reference

1960

11800022 (Standard)Reference

17500001 (diesel)Reference

1961

18900041 (Universal)Reference

1750061 (diesel)Reference

Location:

Side of transmission caseReference

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Final

14500188 (diesel Standard)Reference

17500196 (diesel)Reference

Capacities

Diameter

30 cmReference

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Width

177 cmReference

178 cmReference

RPM

1018Reference

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Speed

975.36 meters/minReference

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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

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Speeds

Jet Star Serial Number Location

Jet Star Serial Numbers

1962

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17500136 (diesel)Reference

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.