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Minneapolis-Moline GTB vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star

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

The Minneapolis-Moline GTB 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 2,948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline GTB holds more fuel (109.8 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is the newer design (1959 vs 1947). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline GTB 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

With 14-34 rear tires.Reference

dieselReference

Variants

GTB

gasolineReference

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GTC

LP-gasReference

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GB-D

dieselReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

109.8 LReference

83.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

36.9 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

43.3 kWReference

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Displacement

7.0 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

92 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

14.9:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1300Reference

1750Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

13.2 LReference

37.9 LReference

Belt power (max)

43.3 kWReference

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Max power

36.9 kWReference

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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

Coolant capacity

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12.8 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

—

Ampli-TorcReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

40.3 kWReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

209 cmReference

219 cmReference

Weight

2948 kgReference

1634 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14-34Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

34-5.5 (steel)Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

50-12 (steel)Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

338 cmReference

318 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

180 cmReference

165 cmReference

Height (hood)

170 cmReference

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Front tread

135 cmReference

127 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

157 cmReference

142 to 213 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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196 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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49 cmReference

GTB Serial Number Location

GTB Serial Numbers

1947

164001Reference

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1948

0164800001Reference

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1949

0164900001Reference

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1950

016500001Reference

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1951

01601864Reference

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1952

01603397Reference

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1953

06800001 (diesel)Reference

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1954

06800002 (diesel)Reference

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Final

06800850 (diesel)Reference

17500196 (diesel)Reference

Capacities

Diameter

40 cmReference

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Width

203 cmReference

178 cmReference

RPM

627Reference

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Speed

801.62 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

20.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2907 kgReference

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Speeds

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

—

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.