Compare/Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 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 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 1951). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor 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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Minneapolis-Moline

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Best match

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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

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

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

Steering

powerReference

Drive

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3x2 2WDReference

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

Bore/Stroke

92 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

1750Reference

1550Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

18.0 LReference

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

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

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Type

gearReference

mechanical CVTReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@1750Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

221 cmReference

264 cmReference

Weight

3630 to 3830 poundsReference

1762 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

10-24Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

10-24Reference

Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

7.50-18Reference

Length

320 cmReference

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Width

178 cmReference

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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

211 cmReference

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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Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Speeds

Uni-Tractor Serial Number Location

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.