Compare/Minneapolis-Moline G-VI vs Minneapolis-Moline M-670 Super

Minneapolis-Moline G-VI vs Minneapolis-Moline M-670 Super

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline G-VI vs Minneapolis-Moline M-670 Super

The Minneapolis-Moline G-VI and the Minneapolis-Moline M-670 Super 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 74 hp. Minneapolis-Moline G-VI is the lighter machine (3,780 kg vs 6,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline M-670 Super holds more fuel (151.4 L vs 143.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline M-670 Super is the newer design (1966 vs 1959). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline G-VI for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline M-670 Super 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

74 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

Diesel 10-speed 2WDNovember 4 - 10, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 926 fileReference

Original price

$6,500 (1962)Reference

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Steering

hydraulic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

155.9 LReference

151.4 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

52.1 kWReference

47.8 kWReference

Displacement

7.0 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

117 x 127 mmReference

Compression

14.9:1Reference

9.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

1600Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

14.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

47.3 LReference

20.8 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

58.5 kWReference

53.0 kWReference

Max power

49.3 kWReference

47.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

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

Clutch

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304.8mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

58.2 kWReference

54.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

58.5 kWReference

55.3 kWReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

50.0 kWReference

46.6 kWReference

Valves

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2Reference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Engine RPM

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540@1365Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

244 cmReference

261 cmReference

Weight

3780 kgReference

6350 to 6550 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

Length

382 cmReference

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Width

208 cmReference

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Height

201 cmReference

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Operating weight

3780 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

5758 kgReference

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Front tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 243 cmReference

Gas

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2880 kgReference

LP-gas

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2971 kgReference

Diesel

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2948 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

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Test results

Fuel use

20.1 l/hourReference

19.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

4092 kgReference

4413 kgReference

M-670 Super Serial Numbers

1966

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30000820 (diesel)Reference

1967

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30001635 (diesel)Reference

1968

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30002310 (diesel)Reference

1969

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30002570 (diesel)Reference

1970

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30002861 (diesel)Reference

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.