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Minneapolis-Moline RTE vs Minneapolis-Moline RTS

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline RTE vs Minneapolis-Moline RTS

The Minneapolis-Moline RTE and the Minneapolis-Moline RTS are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline RTE leads on rated power with 24 hp against 20 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTS is the lighter machine (1,406 kg vs 1,496 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline RTE is the newer design (1947 vs 1939). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline RTE for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline RTS 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

24 hp

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 10-34 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

1,115Reference

906Reference

Variants

RTU

tricycle-frontReference

RTS

standard-frontReference

RTN

single-frontReference

RTE

adjustable-frontReference

RTI

industrial tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

Plows

2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

17.8 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

20.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 102 mmReference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

Point gap

0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

0.635 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Belt power (max)

20.2 kWReference

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Max power

17.8 kWReference

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Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Rear PTO Type

560 (1.375)Reference

560Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

1496 kgReference

1406 kgReference

Length

314 cmReference

275 cmReference

Height

173 cmReference

Front tread

142 to 213 cmReference

120 cmReference

Rear tread

137 to 223 cmReference

Front tire

—

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

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10-34Reference

Ag front

—

5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

—

10-34Reference

RTE Serial Number Location

RTE Serial Numbers

1947

416545Reference

1948

0044800001Reference

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1949

0044900001Reference

0024900001Reference

1950

0045000001Reference

0025000001Reference

1951

00400205Reference

00200301Reference

1952

0400282Reference

00200402Reference

1953

00400283Reference

00200552Reference

Links

Capacities

Diameter

31 cmReference

Width

205 cmReference

RPM

933Reference

Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

Battery volts

6Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

11.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1270 kgReference

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Speeds

RTS Serial Number Location

RTS Serial Numbers

1939

—

400001Reference

1940

—

402201Reference

1941

—

405576Reference

1942

—

407851Reference

1943

—

408826Reference

1944

—

409358Reference

1945

—

410748Reference

1946

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413755Reference

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.