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Minneapolis-Moline RTI vs Minneapolis-Moline ZASI

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline RTI vs Minneapolis-Moline ZASI

The Minneapolis-Moline RTI and the Minneapolis-Moline ZASI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline ZASI leads on rated power with 36 hp against 27 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTI is the lighter machine (1,655 kg vs 2,268 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline ZASI is the newer design (1949 vs 1940). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline ZASI for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline RTI 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

36 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

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Steering

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manualReference

Variants

RTI-M

militaryReference

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ZAU

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tricycle frontReference

ZAS

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standard frontReference

ZAN

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single front wheelReference

ZAE

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adjustable wide frontReference

ZASI

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industrialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

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Engine

20.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 102 mmReference

92 x 127 mmReference

Power

20.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

5.7:1Reference

6.19:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

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Oil capacity

17.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.2 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 (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized 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

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Weight

1655 kgReference

2268 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

12.00-24Reference

13.00x24Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Industrial rear

12.00-24Reference

13.00x24Reference

Length

264 cmReference

292 cmReference

Width

149 cmReference

193 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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228 cmReference

Operating weight

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2268 kgReference

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

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1954

00501312Reference

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1955

00501512Reference

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Links

Speeds

ZASI Serial Number Location

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.