Compare/Minneapolis-Moline G550 vs Minneapolis-Moline U-302

Minneapolis-Moline G550 vs Minneapolis-Moline U-302

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline G550 vs Minneapolis-Moline U-302

The Minneapolis-Moline G550 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 54 hp. Minneapolis-Moline U-302 is the lighter machine (2,494 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 1964). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline U-302 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

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

34.1 kWReference

36.1 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 95 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

8:1Reference

9.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

11.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

39.7 kWReference

41.5 kWReference

Max power

33.9 kWReference

36.1 kWReference

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

Transmission

Hydra-PowerReference

Ampli-TorcReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

39.9 kWReference

41.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

53.0 LReference

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Type

unsynchronized gearReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

53.0 LReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

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

Engine RPM

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1000@1750Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

104.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

251 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

3103 kgReference

2494 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

13.6-24Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

392 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

207 cmReference

229 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

203 cmReference

185 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

132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

143 to 227 cmReference

142 to 243 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 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

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Test results

Fuel use

18.5 l/hourReference

21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

3084 kgReference

3408 kgReference

Variants

U-302U

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tricycleReference

U-302E

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wide frontReference

U-302N

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single-frontReference

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.