Compare/Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 vs Minneapolis-Moline UB

Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 vs Minneapolis-Moline UB

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 vs Minneapolis-Moline UB

The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 and the Minneapolis-Moline UB are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline UB leads on rated power with 46 hp against 44 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 is the lighter machine (2,086 kg vs 2,744 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 is the newer design (1963 vs 1953). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline UB for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 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

44 hp

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

dieselReference

LP gas 5-speed 2WDMay 25 - June 14, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 522 fileReference

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

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Fuel tank

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132.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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33.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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38.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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8:1Reference

Rated RPM

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1300Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

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38.2 kWReference

Max power

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33.2 kWReference

Transmission

gearReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Dimensions

Weight

2086 kgReference

2744 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

13-38Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

13-38Reference

Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

Jet Star 2 Serial Number Location

Jet Star 2 Serial Numbers

1963

25700001 (diesel)Reference

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Final

25700113 (diesel)Reference

09800520 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

Variants

UBU

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tricycle-frontReference

UBE

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adjustable wide-frontReference

UBN

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single front wheelReference

UB Special

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1955-1957Reference

UB Serial Number Location

UB Serial Numbers

1953

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06000001 (UBN)Reference

1954

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06900001 (UBN Diesel)Reference

1955

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09800001 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

1956

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09800301 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

1957

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09800465 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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40 cmReference

Width

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17 cmReference

RPM

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741Reference

Speed

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947.93 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2658 kgReference

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.