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Minneapolis-Moline GTI vs Minneapolis-Moline RTI

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline GTI vs Minneapolis-Moline RTI

The Minneapolis-Moline GTI and the Minneapolis-Moline RTI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline GTI leads on rated power with 48 hp against 27 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTI is the lighter machine (1,655 kg vs 4,536 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline GTI holds more fuel (113.6 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline RTI is the newer design (1940 vs 1938). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline GTI for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline RTI 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

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Best match

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Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

27 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

with 11.25x28 rear tires.Reference

With 12.00-24 rear tires.Reference

Total built

1,200Reference

4,338Reference

Steering

manual worm-and-sectorReference

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Variants

farm tractorReference

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GTI

industrial tractorReference

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RTI-M

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militaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

113.6 LReference

53.0 LReference

Aux. fuel

15.1 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

35.6 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Plows

4-5Reference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 152 mmReference

92 x 102 mmReference

Fuel system

Schebler TTX23 carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

1075Reference

1500Reference

Idle RPM

400-1075Reference

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Starter

electric optionalReference

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Starter volts

6Reference

Oil capacity

49.2 LReference

17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

13.2 LReference

Engine

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20.1 kWReference

Power

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20.1 kWReference

Compression

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5.7:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.635 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

254mm mechanical dry discReference

Oil type

SAE 140Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Drawbar

heavy-duty swinging drawbarReference

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Rear PTO Type

526 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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241.3 barReference

Pump flow

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2.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

168 cmReference

Weight

4536 kgReference

1655 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x18Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11.25x28Reference

12.00-24Reference

Industrial front

7.00x20Reference

7.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

9.75x24Reference

12.00-24Reference

Length

346 cmReference

264 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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161 cmReference

Height (hood)

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140 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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31 cmReference

Front tread

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120 cmReference

Rear tread

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137 cmReference

Capacities

Diameter

40 cmReference

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Width

19 cmReference

149 cmReference

RPM

650Reference

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Speed

829.06 meters/minReference

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Speeds

RTI Serial Number Location

RTI Serial Numbers

1940

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402201Reference

1941

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405576Reference

1942

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407951Reference

1943

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408826Reference

1944

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409358Reference

1945

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410748Reference

1946

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413755Reference

1947

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416545Reference

1948

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0054800001Reference

1949

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0054900001Reference

1950

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0055000001Reference

1951

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00500116Reference

1952

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00500599Reference

1953

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05500001-05500249 (RTI-M)Reference

1954

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00501312Reference

1955

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00501512Reference

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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.