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Minneapolis-Moline G550 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline G550 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star

The Minneapolis-Moline G550 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 54 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is the lighter machine (1,634 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 1959). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline G550 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

54 hp

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

The Hydra-Power transmission provides a two-speed power shift between direct-drive and the lower Hydra-Power range.Reference

dieselReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

34.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 95 mmReference

92 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1750Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

12.8 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

39.7 kWReference

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Max power

33.9 kWReference

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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

Hydra-PowerReference

Ampli-TorcReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

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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

IIReference

Control

lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Capacities

Fuel

104.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

251 cmReference

219 cmReference

Weight

3103 kgReference

1634 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

392 cmReference

318 cmReference

Width

207 cmReference

178 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

203 cmReference

165 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

247 cmReference

196 cmReference

Shipping weight

3103 kgReference

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Ground clearance

64 cmReference

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Front tread

130 to 222 cmReference

127 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

143 to 227 cmReference

142 to 213 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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49 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

17500196 (diesel)Reference

Test results

Fuel use

18.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3084 kgReference

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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.