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Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline BG
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline BG
The Minneapolis-Moline BF and the Minneapolis-Moline BG are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Minneapolis-Moline BG is the lighter machine (1,306 kg vs 1,312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline BG is the newer design (1953 vs 1950). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
27 hp
27 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Total built
7,627 (BF and Avery R)Reference
1,200Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
powerReference
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Variants
BFW
row-crop, wide-frontReference
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BFD
row-crop, tricycle frontReference
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BFS
standard frontReference
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BFH
high-cropReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
45.4 LReference
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Belt (claimed)
20.5 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
18.0 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
20.2 kWReference
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Displacement
2.2 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 102 mmReference
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Compression
6.8:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1800Reference
1800Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
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Belt power (max)
20.2 kWReference
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Max power
18.0 kWReference
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Plows
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2Reference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
228.6mm dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
optionalReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
200 cmReference
190 cmReference
Weight
1312 kgReference
1306 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-16Reference
5x15Reference
Rear tire
10.00-28Reference
11x24Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
5x15Reference
Ag rear
10.00-28Reference
11x24Reference
Length
297 cmReference
279 cmReference
Height (hood)
149 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
193 cmReference
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Operating weight
1312 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
2102 kgReference
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Height
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193 cmReference
Shipping weight
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1306 kgReference
Ground clearance
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52 cmReference
Front tread
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104 to 121 cmReference
Rear tread
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101 to 172 cmReference
BF Serial Numbers
1950
R500 (Avery R)Reference
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1951
R1839 (Avery R)Reference
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1952
R4460 (Avery R)Reference
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1953
58000001 (BFH)Reference
57900001Reference
Capacities
Diameter
25 cmReference
21 cmReference
Width
16 cmReference
16 cmReference
RPM
3040Reference
1160Reference
Speed
353.57 meters/minReference
786.38 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
10.6 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1236 kgReference
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BG 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.