Compare/Minneapolis-Moline G-VI vs Minneapolis-Moline M-604

Minneapolis-Moline G-VI vs Minneapolis-Moline M-604

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline G-VI vs Minneapolis-Moline M-604

The Minneapolis-Moline G-VI and the Minneapolis-Moline M-604 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline G-VI leads on rated power with 78 hp against 64 hp. Minneapolis-Moline G-VI is the lighter machine (3,780 kg vs 7,220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline G-VI holds more fuel (143.8 L vs 85.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline M-604 is the newer design (1963 vs 1959). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline G-VI for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline M-604 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

78 hp

64 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

Diesel 5-speed 2WDApril 24 - May 9, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 792 fileReference

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$6,500 (1962)Reference

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Steering

hydraulic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

155.9 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

52.1 kWReference

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Displacement

7.0 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

117 x 127 mmReference

Compression

14.9:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

14.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

47.3 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

58.5 kWReference

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Max power

49.3 kWReference

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Gas Fuel tank

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85.2 LReference

Diesel Fuel tank

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85.2 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

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117.3 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Ampli-TorcReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

58.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

58.5 kWReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

50.0 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

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47.7 kWReference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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48.5 kWReference

LP-gas PTO (claimed)

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49.2 kWReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

244 cmReference

214 cmReference

Weight

3780 kgReference

7220 to 7420 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

9.50-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

9.50-24Reference

Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

Length

382 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

213 cmReference

Height

201 cmReference

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Operating weight

3780 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

5758 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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182 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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26 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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172 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

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170 cmReference

Gas Operating

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3274 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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3343 kgReference

LP-gas Operating

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3365 kgReference

G-VI Serial Numbers

1959

16200001 (diesel)Reference

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1960

16200806 (diesel)Reference

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1961

16201891 (diesel)Reference

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1962

16202961 (diesel)Reference

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Final

16203235 (diesel)Reference

26900099 (diesel)Reference

Test results

Fuel use

20.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4092 kgReference

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Variants

M-602U

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tricycleReference

M-602E

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wide-frontReference

M-602N

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single frontReference

M-602S

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standardReference

M-604

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4WDReference

Minneapolis-Moline M-604 attachments

M-604 Serial Number Location

M-604 Serial Numbers

1963

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26900001 (diesel)Reference

1964

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26900051 (diesel)Reference

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.