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Minneapolis-Moline RTE vs Minneapolis-Moline RTU

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline RTE vs Minneapolis-Moline RTU

The Minneapolis-Moline RTE and the Minneapolis-Moline RTU 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 RTU 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 RTU 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

Total built

1,115Reference

25,824Reference

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

Belt (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

Plows

2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

17.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

20.2 kWReference

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

Max power

17.8 kWReference

Fuel system

—

Marvel Schebler 1-inch carburetorReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Compression

—

6.1:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Rear PTO Type

560 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

193 cmReference

Weight

1496 kgReference

1406 kgReference

Length

314 cmReference

294 cmReference

Height

173 cmReference

Front tread

142 to 213 cmReference

20 cmReference

Rear tread

137 to 223 cmReference

Front tire

—

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

—

8-36Reference

Ag front

—

4.00-15Reference

Ag rear

—

8-36Reference

RTE Serial Number Location

RTE Serial Numbers

1947

416545Reference

1948

0044800001Reference

0014800001Reference

1949

0044900001Reference

0014900001Reference

1950

0045000001Reference

0015000001Reference

1951

00400205Reference

00102156Reference

1952

0400282Reference

00103973Reference

1953

00400283Reference

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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

Max pull

1270 kgReference

Speeds

RTU Serial Number Location

RTU Serial Numbers

1939

—

400001Reference

1940

—

402201Reference

1941

—

405576Reference

1942

—

407951Reference

1943

—

408826Reference

1944

—

409358Reference

1945

—

410748Reference

1946

—

413755Reference

1954

—

00104824Reference

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.