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Minneapolis-Moline JT vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline JT vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU

The Minneapolis-Moline JT and the Minneapolis-Moline ZTU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline ZTU leads on rated power with 17 hp against 14 hp. Minneapolis-Moline JT is the lighter machine (1,564 kg vs 1,814 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 58.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline ZTU is the newer design (1936 vs 1934). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline ZTU 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

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Total built

6,244Reference

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Original price

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$1,500 (1948)Reference

Steering

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manual worm-and-sectorReference

Variants

row-cropReference

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JTS

standard frontReference

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JTO

orchardReference

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ZTU

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tricycle frontReference

ZTN

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single front wheelReference

ZTE

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adjustable wide-frontReference

ZTS

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standard frontReference

ZTI

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industrialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

64.3 LReference

58.7 LReference

Aux. fuel

7.6 LReference

4.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

10.4 kWReference

12.3 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

19.8 kWReference

Plows

2-3Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

13.4 kWReference

19.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

18.1 kWReference

23.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.2 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 121 mmReference

92 x 114 mmReference

Fuel system

Zenith carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

1275Reference

1500Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

13.2 LReference

Belt power (max)

18.1 kWReference

23.2 kWReference

Max power

13.4 kWReference

19.7 kWReference

Compression

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5.75:1Reference

Oil capacity

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26.5 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

10-inch dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

1564 kgReference

1814 kgReference

Front tire

25x4.50Reference

5.25x16Reference

Rear tire

50x8Reference

9.00x36Reference

Ag front

5.25x16Reference

5.50x16Reference

Ag rear

9.00x36Reference

Length

293 cmReference

335 cmReference

Width

200 cmReference

Height

142 cmReference

152 cmReference

Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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57 cmReference

Front tread

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17 cmReference

Rear tread

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137 to 213 cmReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

9.1 l/hourReference

11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

1264 kgReference

1476 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

ZTU Serial Numbers

1936

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560001Reference

1937

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560038Reference

1938

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562975Reference

1939

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565407Reference

1940

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567155Reference

1941

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568755Reference

1942

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570822Reference

1943

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571422Reference

1944

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572968Reference

1945

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575713Reference

1946

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576814Reference

1947

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578041Reference

1948

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581815Reference

Final

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585817Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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35 cmReference

RPM

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790Reference

Speed

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883.92 meters/minReference

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.