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

Minneapolis-Moline GTB vs Minneapolis-Moline U-302

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

The Minneapolis-Moline GTB 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 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 85.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline U-302 is the newer design (1964 vs 1947). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline U-302 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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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 14-34 rear tires.Reference

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

Variants

GTB

gasolineReference

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GTC

LP-gasReference

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GB-D

dieselReference

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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

109.8 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

36.9 kWReference

36.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

43.3 kWReference

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Displacement

7.0 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

14.9:1Reference

9.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

1300Reference

1800Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

13.2 LReference

37.9 LReference

Belt power (max)

43.3 kWReference

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Max power

36.9 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

Coolant capacity

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11.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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41.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

Transmission

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Ampli-TorcReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

40.3 kWReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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

—

independentReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1750Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

209 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

2948 kgReference

2494 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14-34Reference

13.6-24Reference

Ag front

34-5.5 (steel)Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

50-12 (steel)Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

338 cmReference

355 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

180 cmReference

185 cmReference

Height (hood)

170 cmReference

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Front tread

135 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

157 cmReference

142 to 243 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 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

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Capacities

Diameter

40 cmReference

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Width

203 cmReference

229 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

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.