Compare/Minneapolis-Moline BG vs Minneapolis-Moline ZA

Minneapolis-Moline BG vs Minneapolis-Moline ZA

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline BG vs Minneapolis-Moline ZA

The Minneapolis-Moline BG 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 BG is the lighter machine (1,306 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 BG is the newer design (1953 vs 1949). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline ZA for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline BG 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

32 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

1,200Reference

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Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Belt (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

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Plows

2Reference

2-3 (14-inch)Reference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

3.4 LReference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

1500Reference

Fuel tank

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71.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.9 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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27.0 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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92 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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6.19:1Reference

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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14.2 LReference

Belt power (max)

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27.0 kWReference

Max power

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23.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

190 cmReference

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Weight

1306 kgReference

3750 to 4290 poundsReference

Front tire

5x15Reference

5.50x16Reference

Rear tire

11x24Reference

11x38Reference

Ag front

5x15Reference

5.50x16Reference

Ag rear

11x24Reference

11x38Reference

Length

279 cmReference

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Height

193 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1306 kgReference

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Ground clearance

52 cmReference

63 cmReference

Front tread

104 to 121 cmReference

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Rear tread

101 to 172 cmReference

137 to 223 cmReference

ZAU Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

ZAE Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

ZAN Ag front

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7.5x10Reference

ZAU Length

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342 cmReference

ZAE Length

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353 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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198 cmReference

ZAE Front tread

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142 to 223 cmReference

ZAU Front tread

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19/32 cmReference

ZAU Shipping

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1701 kgReference

ZAE Shipping

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1859 kgReference

Operating

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1945 kgReference

BG Serial Numbers

1953

57900001Reference

00800619 (ZAN)Reference

Capacities

Diameter

21 cmReference

38 cmReference

Width

16 cmReference

17 cmReference

RPM

1160Reference

786Reference

Speed

786.38 meters/minReference

944.88 meters/minReference

Variants

ZAU

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tricycle frontReference

ZAS

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standard frontReference

ZAN

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single front wheelReference

ZAE

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adjustable wide frontReference

ZASI

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industrialReference

ZA Serial Number Location

ZA Serial Numbers

1949

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0084900001 (ZAN)Reference

1950

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00800001 (ZAN)Reference

1951

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00800239 (ZAN)Reference

1952

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00800443 (ZAN)Reference

Final

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00800620 (ZAN)Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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13.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1586 kgReference

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.