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Minneapolis-Moline G550 vs Minneapolis-Moline GTB
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline G550 vs Minneapolis-Moline GTB
The Minneapolis-Moline G550 and the Minneapolis-Moline GTB are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. Minneapolis-Moline GTB is the lighter machine (2,948 kg vs 3,103 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline G550 is the newer design (1971 vs 1947). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
54 hp
54 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
The Hydra-Power transmission provides a two-speed power shift between direct-drive and the lower Hydra-Power range.Reference
With 14-34 rear tires.Reference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
34.1 kWReference
36.9 kWReference
Displacement
3.8 LReference
7.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 95 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
8:1Reference
14.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
13.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
39.7 kWReference
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Max power
33.9 kWReference
36.9 kWReference
Fuel tank
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109.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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27.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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43.3 kWReference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Belt power (max)
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43.3 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydra-PowerReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
39.5 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
39.9 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
53.0 LReference
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Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Capacity
53.0 LReference
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Valves
2 to 4Reference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
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Control
lower-link draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Capacities
Fuel
104.1 LReference
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Diameter
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40 cmReference
RPM
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627Reference
Speed
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801.62 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
251 cmReference
209 cmReference
Weight
3103 kgReference
2948 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
14-34Reference
Ag front
6.50-16Reference
34-5.5 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
16.9-34Reference
50-12 (steel)Reference
Length
392 cmReference
338 cmReference
Width
207 cmReference
203 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
203 cmReference
180 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
247 cmReference
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Shipping weight
3103 kgReference
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Ground clearance
64 cmReference
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Front tread
130 to 222 cmReference
135 cmReference
Rear tread
143 to 227 cmReference
157 cmReference
Height (hood)
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170 cmReference
G550 Serial Number Location
G550 Serial Numbers
1969
218-128Reference
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1970
221-295Reference
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1971
225-914Reference
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1972
232-089Reference
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1973
236-883Reference
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1974
244-937Reference
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1975
256-165Reference
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Final
262-877Reference
06800850 (diesel)Reference
Test results
Fuel use
18.5 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3084 kgReference
2907 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
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20.1 l/hourReference
Variants
GTB
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gasolineReference
GTC
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LP-gasReference
GB-D
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dieselReference
GTB Serial Number Location
GTB Serial Numbers
1947
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164001Reference
1948
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0164800001Reference
1949
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0164900001Reference
1950
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016500001Reference
1951
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01601864Reference
1952
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01603397Reference
1953
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06800001 (diesel)Reference
1954
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06800002 (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.