Compare/Minneapolis-Moline G450 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star

Minneapolis-Moline G450 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline G450 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star

The Minneapolis-Moline G450 and the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star leads on rated power with 56 hp against 55 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is the lighter machine (1,634 kg vs 4,410 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline G450 is the newer design (1971 vs 1959). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline G450 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

55 hp

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference

dieselReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Engine

Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

92 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

1750Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

12.8 LReference

Fuel tank

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83.3 LReference

Engine

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41.8 kWReference

Gas Belt (claimed)

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35.8 kWReference

Diesel Belt (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Ampli-TorcReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

17.0 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

gearReference

Capacity

17.0 LReference

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Pressure

147.1 barReference

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Pump flow

21.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1406 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1970Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

53.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

219 cmReference

Weight

4410 to 4940 poundsReference

1634 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

12.4-28Reference

2WD Ag front

6.00x16Reference

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4WD Ag front

9.50x24Reference

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2WD Ag rear

14.9-30Reference

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4WD Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Utility Length

309 cmReference

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Row-crop Length

317 cmReference

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4WD Length

322 cmReference

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Utility Width

177 cmReference

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Row-crop Width

182 cmReference

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4WD Width

182 cmReference

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Utility Clearance (front axle)

48 cmReference

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Row-crop Clearance (front axle)

65 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

27 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

132 to 201 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

139/149 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 200 cmReference

142 to 213 cmReference

Utility Shipping

2000 kgReference

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Row-crop Shipping

2063 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2240 kgReference

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Utility Steering wheel

153 cmReference

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Row-crop Steering wheel

171 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

160 cmReference

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Ag front

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5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-28Reference

Length

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318 cmReference

Width

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178 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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165 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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196 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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49 cmReference

Front tread

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127 to 198 cmReference

Minneapolis-Moline G450 attachments

G450 Serial Numbers

1971

706247Reference

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1972

706277Reference

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1973

714614Reference

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1974

725451Reference

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1975

729125Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate below the instrument panel.Reference

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Final

766614Reference

17500196 (diesel)Reference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

42Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Speeds

Jet Star Serial Number Location

Jet Star Serial Numbers

1959

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16500001 (gasoline)Reference

1960

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17500001 (diesel)Reference

1961

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1750061 (diesel)Reference

1962

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17500136 (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.