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Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTS
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTS
The Minneapolis-Moline BF and the Minneapolis-Moline ZTS 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 25 hp. Minneapolis-Moline BF is the newer design (1950 vs 1937). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline BF for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline ZTS 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
27 hp
25 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
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Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
powerReference
manualReference
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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ZTU
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row-cropReference
ZTS
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standard frontReference
ZTI
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industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.4 LReference
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Belt (claimed)
20.5 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
18.0 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
20.2 kWReference
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Displacement
2.2 LReference
3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 102 mmReference
92 x 114 mmReference
Compression
6.8:1Reference
5.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
1500Reference
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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Drawbar (claimed)
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11.9 kWReference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
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
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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18.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
200 cmReference
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Weight
1312 kgReference
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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
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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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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
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Capacities
Diameter
25 cmReference
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Width
16 cmReference
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RPM
3040Reference
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Speed
353.57 meters/minReference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
10.6 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1236 kgReference
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ZTS Serial Numbers
1937
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610001Reference
1938
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610036Reference
1939
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610389Reference
1940
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610685Reference
1941
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611088Reference
1942
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611343Reference
1943
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611447Reference
1944
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611966Reference
1945
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612486Reference
1946
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612886Reference
1947
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613086Reference
Final
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613490Reference
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.