Compare/Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 vs Minneapolis-Moline UB

Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 vs Minneapolis-Moline UB

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 vs Minneapolis-Moline UB

The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 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 UB is the lighter machine (2,744 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 holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 is the newer design (1964 vs 1953). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline UB for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 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

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

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

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

Steering

powerReference

Engine

Gas Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

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LP-gas Fuel tank

83.3 LReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

1750Reference

1300Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

10.4 LReference

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

Compression

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8:1Reference

Belt power (max)

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38.2 kWReference

Max power

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33.2 kWReference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

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Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1750Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

221 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

3630 to 3830 poundsReference

2744 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

13-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

13-38Reference

Length

320 cmReference

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Width

178 cmReference

17 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

167 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

198 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

49 cmReference

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Front tread

127 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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Gasoline

1646 kgReference

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LP-gas

1737 kgReference

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Diesel

1691 kgReference

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Jet Star 3 Serial Number Location

Jet Star 3 Serial Numbers

1963

28300001 (gas)Reference

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1964

28400001 (diesel)Reference

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1965

28400051 (diesel)Reference

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1966

28400201 (diesel)Reference

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1967

28400386 (diesel)Reference

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1968

28400467 (diesel)Reference

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1969

28400527 (diesel)Reference

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1970

28400602 (diesel)Reference

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Final

28400711 (diesel)Reference

09800520 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Speeds

Variants

UBU

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tricycle-frontReference

UBE

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adjustable wide-frontReference

UBN

—

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

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.