Compare/Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 and the Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor leads on rated power with 48 hp against 44 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor is the lighter machine (1,762 kg vs 2,086 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 1951). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor 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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Fit & specs

Minneapolis-Moline

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Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

44 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

dieselReference

The Uni-Tractor transmission mated a three-speed (one reverse) gearbox to a mechanical continuously-variable transmission using a belt and variable sheave pulleys.Reference

Total built

113 (diesel)Reference

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Original price

$5000 (1970)Reference

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Drive

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3x2 2WDReference

Steering

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Engine

Displacement

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

Fuel tank

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53.0 LReference

Engine

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35.8 kWReference

Power

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35.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Rated RPM

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1550Reference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Coolant capacity

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18.0 LReference

Transmission

gearReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

mechanical CVTReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and infinite (1-range) reverse (3-range)Reference

Oil capacity

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9.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

2086 kgReference

1762 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

10-24Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

10-24Reference

Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

7.50-18Reference

Wheelbase

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264 cmReference

Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

Front tread

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211 cmReference

Jet Star 2 Serial Number Location

Jet Star 2 Serial Numbers

1963

25700001 (diesel)Reference

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Final

25700113 (diesel)Reference

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Uni-Tractor Serial Number Location

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

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.