Compare/Minneapolis-Moline RTI vs Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M

Minneapolis-Moline RTI vs Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline RTI vs Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M

The Minneapolis-Moline RTI and the Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline RTI leads on rated power with 27 hp against 24 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTI is the lighter machine (1,655 kg vs 1,814 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M is the newer design (1953 vs 1940). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline RTI for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline RTI-M 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

27 hp

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 12.00-24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

4,338Reference

249Reference

Variants

RTI-M

militaryReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

Engine

20.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 102 mmReference

Power

20.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

5.7:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

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Oil capacity

17.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

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

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm mechanical dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

Pressure

241.3 barReference

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Pump flow

2.4 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

168 cmReference

Weight

1655 kgReference

1814 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

12.00-24Reference

12x24Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Industrial rear

12.00-24Reference

12x24Reference

Length

264 cmReference

Width

149 cmReference

152 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

161 cmReference

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Height (hood)

140 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

31 cmReference

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Front tread

120 cmReference

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Rear tread

137 cmReference

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Height

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162 cmReference

RTI Serial Number Location

RTI Serial Numbers

1940

402201Reference

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1941

405576Reference

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1942

407951Reference

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1943

408826Reference

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1944

409358Reference

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1945

410748Reference

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1946

413755Reference

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1947

416545Reference

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1948

0054800001Reference

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1949

0054900001Reference

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1950

0055000001Reference

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1951

00500116Reference

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1952

00500599Reference

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1953

05500001-05500249 (RTI-M)Reference

05500001Reference

1954

00501312Reference

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1955

00501512Reference

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Links

Speeds

RTI-M Serial Number Location

RTI-M Serial Numbers

Final

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05500249Reference

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.