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Minneapolis-Moline JTS vs Minneapolis-Moline ZB
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline JTS vs Minneapolis-Moline ZB
The Minneapolis-Moline JTS and the Minneapolis-Moline ZB are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline JTS is the lighter machine (1,564 kg vs 3,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline ZB is the newer design (1953 vs 1936). 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
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
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manual worm-and-sectorReference
Variants
JT
row-cropReference
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JTS
standard frontReference
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JTO
orchardReference
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ZBU
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tricycle frontReference
ZBN
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single front wheelReference
ZBE
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adjustable wide frontReference
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
3 (14-inch)Reference
Displacement
3.2 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 121 mmReference
92 x 127 mmReference
Fuel system
Zenith carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
1275Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
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Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
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Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Dimensions
Weight
1564 kgReference
3750 to 3900 poundsReference
Front tire
25x4.50Reference
5.50x16Reference
Rear tire
50x8Reference
11x38Reference
Ag front
25x4.50 (steel)Reference
7.50x10 (ZBN)Reference
Ag rear
50x8 (steel)Reference
11x38Reference
Length
316 cmReference
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Height
142 cmReference
187 cmReference
Wheelbase
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208 cmReference
ZBE Wheelbase
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233 cmReference
ZBN Length
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316 cmReference
ZBU Length
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320 cmReference
ZBE Length
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341 cmReference
ZBU Shipping weight
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1701 kgReference
ZBE Shipping weight
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1769 kgReference
ZBE Front tread
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142 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
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137 to 223 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
39 cmReference
38 cmReference
Width
145 cmReference
17 cmReference
RPM
730Reference
786Reference
Speed
914.40 meters/minReference
947.93 meters/minReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
ZB Serial Number Location
ZB Serial Numbers
1953
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06200001 (ZBU)Reference
1954
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06400001 (ZBN)Reference
1955
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06400073 (ZBN)Reference
Final
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06400106 (ZBN)Reference
Electrical
Ground
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positiveReference
Charging system
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generatorReference
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.