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Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline U-302

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star vs Minneapolis-Moline U-302

The Minneapolis-Moline 5 Star and the Minneapolis-Moline U-302 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline U-302 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 55 hp. Minneapolis-Moline U-302 is the lighter machine (2,494 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 U-302 holds more fuel (85.2 L vs 83.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline U-302 is the newer design (1964 vs 1957). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline U-302 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

With 13.6-38 rear tires.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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U-302U

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tricycleReference

U-302E

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wide frontReference

U-302N

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single-frontReference

Engine

Gas Fuel tank

83.3 LReference

85.2 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

117.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

37.0 kWReference

36.1 kWReference

Displacement

5.5 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Rated RPM

1450Reference

1800Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

53.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

20.8 LReference

11.4 LReference

Compression

15:1Reference

9.8:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

40.8 kWReference

41.5 kWReference

Max power

37.0 kWReference

36.1 kWReference

Plows

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4Reference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 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

41.6 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Valves

2Reference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

304.8mm dry discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

553@1500Reference

1000@1750Reference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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41.6 kWReference

LP-gas PTO (claimed)

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41.5 kWReference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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38.8 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

238 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

2948 kgReference

2494 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x38Reference

13.6-24Reference

Ag front

9.00x10Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

115.5x38Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

355 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

185 cmReference

Operating weight

2948 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4216 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

54 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

63 cmReference

66 cmReference

Front tread

132/193 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 223 cmReference

142 to 243 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

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Width

177 cmReference

229 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

21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

2902 kgReference

3408 kgReference

Speeds

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.