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Minneapolis-Moline BG vs Minneapolis-Moline RTU

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline BG vs Minneapolis-Moline RTU

The Minneapolis-Moline BG and the Minneapolis-Moline RTU 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 20 hp. Minneapolis-Moline BG is the lighter machine (1,306 kg vs 1,406 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 1939). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline BG for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline RTU 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

20 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

25,824Reference

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)

—

17.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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17.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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20.2 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

—

92 x 102 mmReference

Fuel system

—

Marvel Schebler 1-inch carburetorReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Compression

—

6.1:1Reference

Firing order

—

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

—

6Reference

Oil capacity

—

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

—

12.8 LReference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.635 mmReference

Point gap

—

0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

—

0.635 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

—

0.356 mmReference

Belt power (max)

—

20.2 kWReference

Max power

—

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

—

560 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

193 cmReference

Weight

1306 kgReference

1406 kgReference

Front tire

5x15Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11x24Reference

8-36Reference

Ag front

5x15Reference

4.00-15Reference

Ag rear

11x24Reference

8-36Reference

Length

279 cmReference

294 cmReference

Height

193 cmReference

173 cmReference

Shipping weight

1306 kgReference

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Ground clearance

52 cmReference

—

Front tread

104 to 121 cmReference

20 cmReference

Rear tread

101 to 172 cmReference

137 to 223 cmReference

BG Serial Numbers

1953

57900001Reference

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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

—

standard-frontReference

RTN

—

single-frontReference

RTE

—

adjustable-frontReference

RTI

—

industrial tractorReference

RTU Serial Number Location

RTU Serial Numbers

1939

—

400001Reference

1940

—

402201Reference

1941

—

405576Reference

1942

—

407951Reference

1943

—

408826Reference

1944

—

409358Reference

1945

—

410748Reference

1946

—

413755Reference

1947

—

416545Reference

1948

—

0014800001Reference

1949

—

0014900001Reference

1950

—

0015000001Reference

1951

—

00102156Reference

1952

—

00103973Reference

1954

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00104824Reference

Links

Electrical

Charging system

—

generatorReference

Battery volts

—

6Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

—

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.