Compare/Minneapolis-Moline G850 vs Minneapolis-Moline G900

Minneapolis-Moline G850 vs Minneapolis-Moline G900

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline G850 vs Minneapolis-Moline G900

The Minneapolis-Moline G850 and the Minneapolis-Moline G900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline G900 leads on rated power with 98 hp against 87 hp. Minneapolis-Moline G850 is the lighter machine (4,354 kg vs 9,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline G850 is the newer design (1971 vs 1967). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline G900 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline G850 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

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

87 hp

98 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-Moline (a part of White)Reference

Minneapolis-MolineReference

The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear.Reference

Five-speed transmission with power shift between drive drive (DD) and Ampli-Torc (AT).Reference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

55.1 kWReference

65.5 kWReference

Displacement

4.6 LReference

7.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 102 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

8.5:1Reference

7.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

64.8 kWReference

72.9 kWReference

Max power

55.1 kWReference

65.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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147.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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61.9 kWReference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

305mm cerametallic discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

Hydraul-ShiftReference

Ampli-TorcReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

64.1 kWReference

73.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

64.8 kWReference

72.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

25.5 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

25.5 LReference

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Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IIIReference

IIReference

Rear lift

2721 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

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1000@1800Reference

Capacities

Fuel

132.5 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

219 cmReference

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Weight

4354 kgReference

9400 to 10300 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-15Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

23.1-30Reference

2WD Ag front

11.00L-15Reference

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4WD Ag front

14.9-26Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-42Reference

23.1-30Reference

2WD Length

405 cmReference

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4WD Length

387 cmReference

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Width

204 cmReference

239 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

217 cmReference

213 cmReference

Operating weight

4354 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

6010 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

64 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

156 to 222 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152/179/203 cmReference

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Rear tread

144 to 303 cmReference

162 to 243 cmReference

Wheelbase

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261 cmReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Length

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417 cmReference

Height (hood)

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190 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

Shipping

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4263 kgReference

Operating

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4672 kgReference

Ballasted

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6869 kgReference

G850 Serial Numbers

1970

221-603Reference

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1971

226-445Reference

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1972

231-415Reference

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1973

238-136Reference

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1974

245-667Reference

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1975

257-515Reference

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Final

260-346Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

25.0 l/hourReference

31.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

4785 kgReference

5356 kgReference

Speeds

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.