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Minneapolis-Moline JTO vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline JTO vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU

The Minneapolis-Moline JTO 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 JTO holds more fuel (64.3 L vs 58.7 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline ZTU for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline JTO 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

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Total built

156Reference

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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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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

Drawbar (tested)

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19.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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23.2 kWReference

Compression

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5.75:1Reference

Oil capacity

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26.5 LReference

Belt power (max)

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23.2 kWReference

Max power

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19.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

10-inch dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

Weight

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1814 kgReference

Front tire

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5.25x16Reference

Rear tire

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9.00x36Reference

Ag front

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5.50x16Reference

Ag rear

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9.00x36Reference

Length

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335 cmReference

Height

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152 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

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

Width

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200 cmReference

RPM

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790Reference

Speed

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883.92 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1476 kgReference

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.