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Minneapolis-Moline JT vs Minneapolis-Moline RTU

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline JT vs Minneapolis-Moline RTU

The Minneapolis-Moline JT and the Minneapolis-Moline RTU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline RTU leads on rated power with 20 hp against 14 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTU 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 RTU is the newer design (1939 vs 1934). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline RTU 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

14 hp

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

With 10-34 rear tires.Reference

Total built

6,244Reference

25,824Reference

Variants

row-cropReference

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JTS

standard frontReference

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JTO

orchardReference

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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

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Drawbar (claimed)

10.4 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Plows

2-3Reference

2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

13.4 kWReference

17.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

18.1 kWReference

20.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.2 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 121 mmReference

92 x 102 mmReference

Fuel system

Zenith carburetorReference

Marvel Schebler 1-inch 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

20.2 kWReference

Max power

13.4 kWReference

17.8 kWReference

Compression

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6.1:1Reference

Starter volts

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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

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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

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

50x8Reference

8-36Reference

Ag front

5.25x16Reference

4.00-15Reference

Ag rear

9.00x36Reference

8-36Reference

Length

293 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

200 cmReference

205 cmReference

Height

142 cmReference

173 cmReference

Wheelbase

—

193 cmReference

Front tread

—

20 cmReference

Rear tread

—

137 to 223 cmReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

9.1 l/hourReference

11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

1264 kgReference

1270 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

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560 (1.375)Reference

RTU Serial Number Location

RTU Serial Numbers

1939

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400001Reference

1940

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402201Reference

1941

—

405576Reference

1942

—

407951Reference

1943

—

408826Reference

1944

—

409358Reference

1945

—

410748Reference

1946

—

413755Reference

1947

—

416545Reference

1948

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0014800001Reference

1949

—

0014900001Reference

1950

—

0015000001Reference

1951

—

00102156Reference

1952

—

00103973Reference

1954

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00104824Reference

Links

Capacities

Diameter

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31 cmReference

RPM

—

933Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Speeds

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.