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Minneapolis-Moline JT vs Stihl 381
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline JT vs Stihl 381
The Minneapolis-Moline JT and the Stihl 381 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Stihl 381 is the lighter machine (815 kg vs 1,564 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Stihl 381 is the newer design (1959 vs 1934). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Stihl
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
StihlReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
air-cooledReference
Total built
6,244Reference
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Variants
JT
row-cropReference
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JTS
standard frontReference
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JTO
orchardReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
64.3 LReference
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Aux. fuel
7.6 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
10.4 kWReference
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Belt (claimed)
16.4 kWReference
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Plows
2-3Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
13.4 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
18.1 kWReference
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Displacement
3.2 LReference
0.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 121 mmReference
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Fuel system
Zenith carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
1275Reference
2000Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
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Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
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Belt power (max)
18.1 kWReference
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Max power
13.4 kWReference
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Engine
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10.4 kWReference
Power
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10.4 kWReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission
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HurthReference
Dimensions
Weight
1564 kgReference
815 kgReference
Front tire
25x4.50Reference
4.50-16Reference
Rear tire
50x8Reference
7.00-30Reference
Ag front
5.25x16Reference
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Ag rear
9.00x36Reference
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Length
293 cmReference
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Width
200 cmReference
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Height
142 cmReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 4.50-16. Rear: 7.00-30Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1264 kgReference
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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.