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Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline MoTrac
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline MoTrac
The Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline MoTrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline MoTrac leads on rated power with 59 hp against 55 hp. Minneapolis-Moline MoTrac is the newer design (1960 vs 1957). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline MoTrac 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
55 hp
59 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
With 13.6x38 rear tires.Reference
dieselReference
Final drives
bull gearReference
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Steering
power assistReference
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Total built
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38 (gas)Reference
Drive
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crawlerReference
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
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Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
53.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
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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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Engine
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44.0 kWReference
Power
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44.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Ampli-TorcReference
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Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 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
shuttleReference
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
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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Engine RPM
553@1500Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
238 cmReference
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Weight
2948 kgReference
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Front tire
6.00x16Reference
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Rear tire
13.6x38Reference
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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
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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
18600001 (diesel)Reference
1961
18900041 (Universal)Reference
18600161 (diesel)Reference
Location:
Side of transmission caseReference
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Final
14500188 (diesel Standard)Reference
18500038 (gas)Reference
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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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
MoTrac Serial Numbers
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.


