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Minneapolis-Moline M-5 vs Minneapolis-Moline M-504
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline M-5 vs Minneapolis-Moline M-504
The Minneapolis-Moline M-5 and the Minneapolis-Moline M-504 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 61 hp. Minneapolis-Moline M-504 is the lighter machine (2,812 kg vs 6,765 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline M-504 is the newer design (1962 vs 1960). 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
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
61 hp
61 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Five gears, plus reverse, with the Ampli-Torc high-low shifting. The Ampli-Torc may be shifted on the move, without using the clutch. Engine braking is only available in high range.Reference
dieselReference
Steering
power assistReference
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Variants
M-504
4WDReference
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M-5
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2WDReference
Engine
Engine
51.5 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
40.3 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
40.6 kWReference
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Displacement
5.5 LReference
5.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 127 mmReference
117 x 127 mmReference
Power
51.5 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
7.9:1Reference
14.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Power at rated engine speed
43.4 kWReference
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Max power
38.3 kWReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Ampli-TorcReference
Ampli-TorcReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
45.5 kWReference
45.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
45.7 kWReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
40.1 kWReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
256 cmReference
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Weight
6765 to 6965 poundsReference
2812 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
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Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
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Ag front
6.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
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Length
355 cmReference
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Width
213 cmReference
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Height
182 cmReference
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Front tread
132 to 193 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 223 cmReference
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Operating
3159 kgReference
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Ballasted
4388 kgReference
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M-5 Serial Number Location
M-5 Serial Numbers
1960
17200001 (diesel)Reference
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1961
17201041 (diesel)Reference
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1962
17202000 (diesel)Reference
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1963
17202507 (diesel)Reference
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Final
17202656 (diesel)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
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Test results
Fuel use
14.8 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3062 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.