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Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3
The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 and the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 is the lighter machine (2,086 kg vs 3,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 is the newer design (1964 vs 1963). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
44 hp
44 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
dieselReference
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
Total built
113 (diesel)Reference
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Original price
$5000 (1970)Reference
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Steering
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powerReference
Engine
Displacement
3.4 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 127 mmReference
92 x 127 mmReference
Gas Fuel tank
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53.0 LReference
Diesel Fuel tank
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53.0 LReference
LP-gas Fuel tank
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83.3 LReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Rated RPM
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1750Reference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
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11.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
gearReference
Ampli-TorcReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
32.8 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
1000 (1.375)Reference
Control
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draft controlReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1750Reference
Dimensions
Weight
2086 kgReference
3630 to 3830 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
12.4-28Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
12.4-28Reference
Wheelbase
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221 cmReference
Length
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320 cmReference
Width
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178 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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167 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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198 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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50 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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49 cmReference
Front tread
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127 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 213 cmReference
Gasoline
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1646 kgReference
LP-gas
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1737 kgReference
Diesel
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1691 kgReference
Jet Star 2 Serial Number Location
Jet Star 2 Serial Numbers
1963
25700001 (diesel)Reference
28300001 (gas)Reference
Final
25700113 (diesel)Reference
28400711 (diesel)Reference
Jet Star 3 Serial Number Location
Jet Star 3 Serial Numbers
1964
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28400001 (diesel)Reference
1965
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28400051 (diesel)Reference
1966
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28400201 (diesel)Reference
1967
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28400386 (diesel)Reference
1968
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28400467 (diesel)Reference
1969
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28400527 (diesel)Reference
1970
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28400602 (diesel)Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Batteries
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2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.