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Minneapolis-Moline BG vs Minneapolis-Moline RTE

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline BG vs Minneapolis-Moline RTE

The Minneapolis-Moline BG and the Minneapolis-Moline RTE are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline BG leads on rated power with 27 hp against 24 hp. Minneapolis-Moline BG is the lighter machine (1,306 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 BG is the newer design (1953 vs 1947). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline BG 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

liquid-cooledReference

With 10-34 rear tires.Reference

Total built

1,200Reference

1,115Reference

Engine

Belt (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Plows

2Reference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.7 LReference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

1500Reference

Fuel tank

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53.0 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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17.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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20.2 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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92 x 102 mmReference

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

Coolant capacity

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12.8 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

Belt power (max)

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20.2 kWReference

Max power

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17.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

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560 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

214 cmReference

Weight

1306 kgReference

1496 kgReference

Front tire

5x15Reference

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Rear tire

11x24Reference

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Ag front

5x15Reference

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Ag rear

11x24Reference

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Length

279 cmReference

314 cmReference

Height

193 cmReference

173 cmReference

Shipping weight

1306 kgReference

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Ground clearance

52 cmReference

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Front tread

104 to 121 cmReference

142 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

101 to 172 cmReference

137 to 223 cmReference

BG Serial Numbers

1953

57900001Reference

00400283Reference

Capacities

Diameter

21 cmReference

31 cmReference

Width

16 cmReference

205 cmReference

RPM

1160Reference

933Reference

Speed

786.38 meters/minReference

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Variants

RTU

—

tricycle-frontReference

RTS

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standard-frontReference

RTN

—

single-frontReference

RTE

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adjustable-frontReference

RTI

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industrial tractorReference

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

1950

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0045000001Reference

1951

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00400205Reference

1952

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0400282Reference

Links

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1270 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.