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

Minneapolis-Moline GT vs Minneapolis-Moline U-302

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

The Minneapolis-Moline GT 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 6,220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline GT holds more fuel (113.6 L vs 85.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline U-302 is the newer design (1964 vs 1938). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline U-302 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline GT if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

with 12.75x32 rear tires.Reference

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

Total built

1,200Reference

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Steering

manual worm-and-sectorReference

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Variants

farm tractorReference

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GTI

industrial tractorReference

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U-302U

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tricycleReference

U-302E

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wide frontReference

U-302N

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single-frontReference

Engine

Fuel tank

113.6 LReference

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Aux. fuel

15.1 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

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Plows

4-5Reference

4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

33.5 kWReference

36.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

41.1 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 152 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Fuel system

Schebler TTX23 carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Rated RPM

1075Reference

1800Reference

Idle RPM

400-1075Reference

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Starter

electric optionalReference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

49.2 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

11.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

41.1 kWReference

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Max power

33.5 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

Compression

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9.8:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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41.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

Oil type

SAE 140Reference

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Transmission

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Ampli-TorcReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

40.3 kWReference

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Drawbar

heavy-duty swinging drawbarReference

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Rear PTO Type

526 (1.375)Reference

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

PTO (tested)

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41.6 kWReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1750Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

Weight

3084 kgReference

2494 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.75-32Reference

13.6-24Reference

Ag front

34-5.5 (steel)Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

50-12 (steel)Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

346 cmReference

355 cmReference

Height

193 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2821 kgReference

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Ground clearance

25 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

54 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

54 cmReference

66 cmReference

Front tread

138 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

146 cmReference

142 to 243 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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185 cmReference

GT Serial Number Location

GT Serial Numbers

1938

160001Reference

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1939

160077Reference

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1940

160546Reference

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1941

160879Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

40 cmReference

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Width

170 cmReference

229 cmReference

RPM

650Reference

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Speed

829.06 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

18.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2298 kgReference

3408 kgReference

Fuel use

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21.2 l/hourReference

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.