Compare/Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline RTE

Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline RTE

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline RTE

The Minneapolis-Moline BF and the Minneapolis-Moline RTE are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline BF leads on rated power with 27 hp against 24 hp. Minneapolis-Moline BF is the lighter machine (1,312 kg vs 1,496 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline RTE holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline BF is the newer design (1950 vs 1947). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline BF for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline RTE 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

27 hp

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

Total built

7,627 (BF and Avery R)Reference

1,115Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

With 10-34 rear tires.Reference

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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RTU

—

tricycle-frontReference

RTS

—

standard-frontReference

RTN

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single-frontReference

RTE

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adjustable-frontReference

RTI

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industrial tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

45.4 LReference

53.0 LReference

Belt (claimed)

20.5 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

18.0 kWReference

17.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

20.2 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 102 mmReference

92 x 102 mmReference

Compression

6.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

1500Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

12.8 LReference

Belt power (max)

20.2 kWReference

Max power

18.0 kWReference

17.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Plows

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2Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.635 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

228.6mm dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

optionalReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

560 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

214 cmReference

Weight

1312 kgReference

1496 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

10.00-28Reference

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Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

10.00-28Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

314 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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173 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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137 to 223 cmReference

BF Serial Numbers

1950

R500 (Avery R)Reference

0045000001Reference

1951

R1839 (Avery R)Reference

00400205Reference

1952

R4460 (Avery R)Reference

0400282Reference

1953

58000001 (BFH)Reference

00400283Reference

Capacities

Diameter

25 cmReference

31 cmReference

Width

16 cmReference

205 cmReference

RPM

3040Reference

933Reference

Speed

353.57 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

10.6 l/hourReference

11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

1236 kgReference

1270 kgReference

RTE Serial Number Location

RTE Serial Numbers

1947

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416545Reference

1948

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0044800001Reference

1949

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0044900001Reference

Links

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

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.