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Minneapolis-Moline JT vs Minneapolis-Moline RTS

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline JT vs Minneapolis-Moline RTS

The Minneapolis-Moline JT and the Minneapolis-Moline RTS are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline RTS leads on rated power with 20 hp against 14 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTS is the lighter machine (1,406 kg vs 1,564 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline JT holds more fuel (64.3 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline RTS is the newer design (1939 vs 1934). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline RTS for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline JT 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 JT Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline RTS Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
6,244Reference
906Reference
Variants
JT
row-cropReference
JTS
standard frontReference
JTO
orchardReference
RTU
tricycle-frontReference
RTS
standard-frontReference
RTN
single-frontReference
RTE
adjustable-frontReference
RTI
industrial tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
64.3 LReference
53.0 LReference
Aux. fuel
7.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
10.4 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
16.4 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Plows
2-3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
13.4 kWReference
Belt (tested)
18.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.2 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 121 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Fuel system
Zenith carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1275Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
12.8 LReference
Belt power (max)
18.1 kWReference
Max power
13.4 kWReference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.635 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Dimensions
Weight
1564 kgReference
1406 kgReference
Front tire
25x4.50Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
50x8Reference
10-34Reference
Ag front
5.25x16Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
9.00x36Reference
10-34Reference
Length
293 cmReference
275 cmReference
Width
200 cmReference
205 cmReference
Height
142 cmReference
173 cmReference
Wheelbase
175 cmReference
Front tread
120 cmReference
Rear tread
137 to 223 cmReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
1264 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
560Reference
RTS Serial Number Location
RTS Serial Numbers
1939
400001Reference
1940
402201Reference
1941
405576Reference
1942
407851Reference
1943
408826Reference
1944
409358Reference
1945
410748Reference
1946
413755Reference
1947
416545Reference
1949
0024900001Reference
1950
0025000001Reference
1951
00200301Reference
1952
00200402Reference
1953
00200552Reference
Capacities
Diameter
31 cmReference
RPM
933Reference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
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.

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