Compare/Minneapolis-Moline G450 vs Minneapolis-Moline U-302

Minneapolis-Moline G450 vs Minneapolis-Moline U-302

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline G450 vs Minneapolis-Moline U-302

The Minneapolis-Moline G450 and the Minneapolis-Moline U-302 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline U-302 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 55 hp. Minneapolis-Moline U-302 is the lighter machine (2,494 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 1964). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline U-302 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

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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

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Engine

Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

9.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

11.4 LReference

Gas Fuel tank

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85.2 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

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117.3 LReference

Plows

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4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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36.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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41.5 kWReference

Max power

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36.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Ampli-TorcReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

17.0 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

two-speed power shiftReference

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

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

1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1970Reference

1000@1750Reference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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41.6 kWReference

LP-gas PTO (claimed)

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41.5 kWReference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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38.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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41.6 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

53.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

4410 to 4940 poundsReference

2494 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

13.6-24Reference

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 243 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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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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15.5-38Reference

Length

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355 cmReference

Width

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229 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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185 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 193 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

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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

Variants

U-302U

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tricycleReference

U-302E

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wide frontReference

U-302N

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single-frontReference

Test results

Fuel use

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21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3408 kgReference

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.