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

Minneapolis-Moline M-5 vs Minneapolis-Moline MoTrac

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

The Minneapolis-Moline M-5 and the Minneapolis-Moline MoTrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline M-5 leads on rated power with 61 hp against 59 hp. In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline M-5 for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline MoTrac if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

61 hp

59 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

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

dieselReference

Steering

power assistReference

—

Total built

—

38 (gas)Reference

Drive

—

crawlerReference

Variants

M-504

4WDReference

—

Engine

51.5 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

40.3 kWReference

—

Drawbar (tested)

40.6 kWReference

—

Displacement

5.5 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

92 x 127 mmReference

Power

51.5 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

—

Compression

7.9:1Reference

—

Rated RPM

1500Reference

—

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

—

Power at rated engine speed

43.4 kWReference

—

Max power

38.3 kWReference

—

Firing order

—

1-3-4-2Reference

Transmission

Ampli-TorcReference

—

Type

partial power shiftReference

shuttleReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

45.5 kWReference

—

PTO (tested)

45.7 kWReference

—

Rear Type

IIReference

—

Rear PTO

independentReference

—

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

—

Power at rated PTO speed

40.1 kWReference

—

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

—

Weight

6765 to 6965 poundsReference

—

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

—

Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

—

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

—

Ag rear

15.5-38Reference

—

Length

355 cmReference

—

Width

213 cmReference

—

Height

182 cmReference

—

Front tread

132 to 193 cmReference

—

Rear tread

152 to 223 cmReference

—

Operating

3159 kgReference

—

Ballasted

4388 kgReference

—

M-5 Serial Number Location

M-5 Serial Numbers

1960

17200001 (diesel)Reference

18600001 (diesel)Reference

1961

17201041 (diesel)Reference

18600161 (diesel)Reference

1962

17202000 (diesel)Reference

—

1963

17202507 (diesel)Reference

—

Final

17202656 (diesel)Reference

18500038 (gas)Reference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

—

Test results

Fuel use

14.8 l/hourReference

—

Max pull

3062 kgReference

—

MoTrac Serial Numbers

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.