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Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline ZA

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline ZA

The Minneapolis-Moline BF and the Minneapolis-Moline ZA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline ZA leads on rated power with 32 hp against 27 hp. Minneapolis-Moline BF is the lighter machine (1,312 kg vs 3,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline ZA holds more fuel (71.9 L vs 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline BF is the newer design (1950 vs 1949). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline ZA for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline BF 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 BF Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline ZA Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
32 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Total built
7,627 (BF and Avery R)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
powerReference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Variants
BFW
row-crop, wide-frontReference
BFD
row-crop, tricycle frontReference
BFS
standard frontReference
BFH
high-cropReference
ZAU
tricycle frontReference
ZAS
standard frontReference
ZAN
single front wheelReference
ZAE
adjustable wide frontReference
ZASI
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.4 LReference
71.9 LReference
Belt (claimed)
20.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
18.0 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)
20.2 kWReference
27.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 102 mmReference
92 x 127 mmReference
Compression
6.8:1Reference
6.19:1Reference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
1500Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
14.2 LReference
Belt power (max)
20.2 kWReference
27.0 kWReference
Max power
18.0 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Plows
2-3 (14-inch)Reference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
228.6mm dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
optionalReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
200 cmReference
Weight
1312 kgReference
3750 to 4290 poundsReference
Front tire
4.00-16Reference
5.50x16Reference
Rear tire
10.00-28Reference
11x38Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
5.50x16Reference
Ag rear
10.00-28Reference
11x38Reference
Length
297 cmReference
Height (hood)
149 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
193 cmReference
Operating weight
1312 kgReference
Ballasted weight
2102 kgReference
ZAU Wheelbase
208 cmReference
ZAE Wheelbase
228 cmReference
ZAN Ag front
7.5x10Reference
ZAU Length
342 cmReference
ZAE Length
353 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
198 cmReference
Ground clearance
63 cmReference
ZAE Front tread
142 to 223 cmReference
ZAU Front tread
19/32 cmReference
Rear tread
137 to 223 cmReference
ZAU Shipping
1701 kgReference
ZAE Shipping
1859 kgReference
Operating
1945 kgReference
BF Serial Numbers
1950
R500 (Avery R)Reference
00800001 (ZAN)Reference
1951
R1839 (Avery R)Reference
00800239 (ZAN)Reference
1952
R4460 (Avery R)Reference
00800443 (ZAN)Reference
1953
58000001 (BFH)Reference
00800619 (ZAN)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
25 cmReference
38 cmReference
Width
16 cmReference
17 cmReference
RPM
3040Reference
786Reference
Speed
353.57 meters/minReference
944.88 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
10.6 l/hourReference
13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
1236 kgReference
1586 kgReference
ZA Serial Number Location
ZA Serial Numbers
1949
0084900001 (ZAN)Reference
Final
00800620 (ZAN)Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference

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.

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