Compare/Minneapolis-Moline GB vs Minneapolis-Moline M-5

Minneapolis-Moline GB vs Minneapolis-Moline M-5

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline GB vs Minneapolis-Moline M-5

The Minneapolis-Moline GB and the Minneapolis-Moline M-5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline GB leads on rated power with 64 hp against 61 hp. Minneapolis-Moline GB is the lighter machine (3,220 kg vs 6,765 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline M-5 is the newer design (1960 vs 1955). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline GB for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline M-5 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

64 hp

61 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

Diesel 5-speed 2WDNovember 1 - 7, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 568 fileReference

Five gears, plus reverse, with the Ampli-Torc high-low shifting. The Ampli-Torc may be shifted on the move, without using the clutch. Engine braking is only available in high range.Reference

Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Plows

5Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

47.5 kWReference

40.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

52.6 kWReference

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Displacement

7.0 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

117 x 127 mmReference

Compression

8.37:1Reference

7.9:1Reference

Rated RPM

1300Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Belt power (max)

46.8 kWReference

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Max power

47.5 kWReference

38.3 kWReference

Engine

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51.5 kWReference

Power

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51.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Starter

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electricReference

Power at rated engine speed

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43.4 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

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Ampli-TorcReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

47.7 kWReference

45.5 kWReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

585@1300Reference

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PTO (tested)

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45.7 kWReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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40.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

209 cmReference

256 cmReference

Weight

3220 kgReference

6765 to 6965 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14-34Reference

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

14-34Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

349 cmReference

355 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

180 cmReference

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Height (hood)

170 cmReference

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Operating weight

3220 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

5443 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

37 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

39 cmReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

157 cmReference

152 to 223 cmReference

Height

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182 cmReference

Operating

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3159 kgReference

Ballasted

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4388 kgReference

GB Serial Number Location

GB Serial Numbers

1955

9000001 (diesel)Reference

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1956

9000851 (diesel)Reference

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1957

9001526 (diesel)Reference

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1958

9002146 (diesel)Reference

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1959

9002656 (diesel)Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

40 cmReference

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Width

210 cmReference

213 cmReference

RPM

741Reference

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Speed

946.10 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

15.5 l/hourReference

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Fuel use

17.8 l/hourReference

14.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

3326 kgReference

3062 kgReference

Variants

M-504

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4WDReference

M-5 Serial Number Location

M-5 Serial Numbers

1960

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17200001 (diesel)Reference

1961

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17201041 (diesel)Reference

1962

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17202000 (diesel)Reference

1963

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17202507 (diesel)Reference

Final

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17202656 (diesel)Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

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.