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Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3
The Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500 and the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 44 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 is the newer design (1964 vs 1960). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
56 hp
44 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
dieselReference
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic power optionalReference
Variants
4 Star
farm tractorReference
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Engine
Engine
41.8 kWReference
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Displacement
3.4 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 127 mmReference
92 x 127 mmReference
Power
41.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1750Reference
1750Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
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Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
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Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
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Transmission
Ampli-TorcReference
shuttleReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
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PTO (claimed)
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32.8 kWReference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
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Weight
1406 kgReference
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Front tire
7.50-16Reference
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Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
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Industrial front
7.50-16Reference
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Industrial rear
14.9-28Reference
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Length
685 cmReference
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Height (hood)
156 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
35 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
40 cmReference
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Front tread
140 cmReference
127 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
144 to 190 cmReference
142 to 213 cmReference
Max front axle
4536 kgReference
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Ag front
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5.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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12.4-28Reference
Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo 500 attachments
Big Mo 500 Serial Numbers
1960
17800001 (diesel)Reference
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1961
16800161 (gasoline)Reference
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1962
16800392 (gasoline)Reference
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1963
17800066 (diesel)Reference
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1964
17800091 (diesel)Reference
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1965
17800116 (diesel)Reference
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1966
16800867 (gasoline)Reference
30900001 (diesel)Reference
Location:
Right side of transmission.Reference
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Final
17800145 (diesel)Reference
30900050 (diesel)Reference
Attachment overview
Minneapolis-Moline B-13 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Minneapolis-Moline hoe2-model BackhoeReference
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Transport height
339 cmReference
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Digging depth
457 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
529 cmReference
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Loading height
323 cmReference
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Bucket force
6598 kgReference
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Minneapolis-Moline hoe2-model Backhoe
Jet Star 3 Serial Number Location
Jet Star 3 Serial Numbers
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.