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Minneapolis-Moline G-VI vs Minneapolis-Moline G850

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline G-VI vs Minneapolis-Moline G850

The Minneapolis-Moline G-VI and the Minneapolis-Moline G850 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline G850 leads on rated power with 87 hp against 78 hp. Minneapolis-Moline G-VI is the lighter machine (3,780 kg vs 4,354 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline G850 is the newer design (1971 vs 1959). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline G850 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline G-VI 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 G-VI Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline G850 Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
78 hp
87 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-Moline (a part of White)Reference
Diesel 5-speed 2WDApril 24 - May 9, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 792 fileReference
The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear.Reference
Original price
$6,500 (1962)Reference
Steering
hydraulic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
155.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
52.1 kWReference
55.1 kWReference
Displacement
7.0 LReference
4.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 127 mmReference
98 x 102 mmReference
Compression
14.9:1Reference
8.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
2400Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
14.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
47.3 LReference
18.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
58.5 kWReference
64.8 kWReference
Max power
49.3 kWReference
55.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
305mm cerametallic discReference
Transmission
Hydraul-ShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
58.2 kWReference
64.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
58.5 kWReference
64.8 kWReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
50.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
25.5 LReference
Capacity
25.5 LReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IIIReference
Rear lift
2721 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
244 cmReference
Weight
3780 kgReference
4354 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
7.50-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
12.4-42Reference
Length
382 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
204 cmReference
Height
201 cmReference
Operating weight
3780 kgReference
4354 kgReference
Ballasted weight
5758 kgReference
6010 kgReference
2WD Wheelbase
261 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
219 cmReference
2WD Ag front
11.00L-15Reference
4WD Ag front
14.9-26Reference
2WD Length
405 cmReference
4WD Length
387 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
217 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
64 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
34 cmReference
2WD Front tread
156 to 222 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152/179/203 cmReference
Rear tread
144 to 303 cmReference
G-VI Serial Numbers
1959
16200001 (diesel)Reference
1960
16200806 (diesel)Reference
1961
16201891 (diesel)Reference
1962
16202961 (diesel)Reference
Final
16203235 (diesel)Reference
260-346Reference
Test results
Fuel use
20.1 l/hourReference
25.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
4092 kgReference
4785 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
132.5 LReference
G850 Serial Numbers
1970
221-603Reference
1971
226-445Reference
1972
231-415Reference
1973
238-136Reference
1974
245-667Reference
1975
257-515Reference
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.

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