Compare/Minneapolis-Moline M-5 vs Minneapolis-Moline M-604

Minneapolis-Moline M-5 vs Minneapolis-Moline M-604

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline M-5 vs Minneapolis-Moline M-604

The Minneapolis-Moline M-5 and the Minneapolis-Moline M-604 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline M-604 leads on rated power with 64 hp against 61 hp. Minneapolis-Moline M-5 is the lighter machine (6,765 kg vs 7,220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline M-604 is the newer design (1963 vs 1960). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline M-604 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline M-5 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

61 hp

64 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

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Variants

M-504

4WDReference

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M-602U

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tricycleReference

M-602E

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wide-frontReference

M-602N

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single frontReference

M-602S

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standardReference

M-604

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4WDReference

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

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

Power

51.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.9:1Reference

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Rated RPM

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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Gas Fuel tank

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85.2 LReference

Diesel Fuel tank

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85.2 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

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117.3 LReference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

45.5 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

45.7 kWReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

40.1 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

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47.7 kWReference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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48.5 kWReference

LP-gas PTO (claimed)

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49.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

214 cmReference

Weight

6765 to 6965 poundsReference

7220 to 7420 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

9.50-24Reference

Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

9.50-24Reference

Ag rear

15.5-38Reference

18.4-34Reference

Length

355 cmReference

Width

213 cmReference

Height

182 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 193 cmReference

172 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 223 cmReference

170 cmReference

Operating

3159 kgReference

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Ballasted

4388 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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182 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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26 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Gas Operating

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3274 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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3343 kgReference

LP-gas Operating

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3365 kgReference

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

26900001 (diesel)Reference

Final

17202656 (diesel)Reference

26900099 (diesel)Reference

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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Minneapolis-Moline M-604 attachments

M-604 Serial Number Location

M-604 Serial Numbers

1964

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26900051 (diesel)Reference

Speeds

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.