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Minneapolis-Moline RTE vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTS

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline RTE vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTS

The Minneapolis-Moline RTE and the Minneapolis-Moline ZTS are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline ZTS leads on rated power with 25 hp against 24 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTE is the newer design (1947 vs 1937). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline ZTS for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline RTE if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

24 hp

25 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

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Steering

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manualReference

Variants

RTU

tricycle-frontReference

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RTS

standard-frontReference

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RTN

single-frontReference

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RTE

adjustable-frontReference

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RTI

industrial tractorReference

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ZTU

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row-cropReference

ZTS

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standard frontReference

ZTI

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industrialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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Plows

2Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

17.8 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

20.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 102 mmReference

92 x 114 mmReference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

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Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.635 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Belt power (max)

20.2 kWReference

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Max power

17.8 kWReference

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Compression

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5.75:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Rear PTO Type

560 (1.375)Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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18.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

1496 kgReference

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Length

314 cmReference

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Height

173 cmReference

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Front tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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Rear tread

137 to 223 cmReference

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RTE Serial Number Location

RTE Serial Numbers

1947

416545Reference

613086Reference

1948

0044800001Reference

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1949

0044900001Reference

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1950

0045000001Reference

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1951

00400205Reference

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1952

0400282Reference

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1953

00400283Reference

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Links

Capacities

Diameter

31 cmReference

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Width

205 cmReference

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RPM

933Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

11.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1270 kgReference

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Speeds

ZTS Serial Numbers

1937

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610001Reference

1938

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610036Reference

1939

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610389Reference

1940

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610685Reference

1941

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611088Reference

1942

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611343Reference

1943

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611447Reference

1944

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611966Reference

1945

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612486Reference

1946

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612886Reference

Final

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613490Reference

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.