Compare/Minneapolis-Moline RTN vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU

Minneapolis-Moline RTN vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline RTN vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU

The Minneapolis-Moline RTN and the Minneapolis-Moline ZTU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline RTN leads on rated power with 20 hp against 17 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTN is the lighter machine (1,406 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 ZTU holds more fuel (58.7 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline RTN is the newer design (1939 vs 1936). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline RTN for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline ZTU 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

20 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 10-34 rear tires.Reference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Total built

906Reference

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Steering

manualReference

manual worm-and-sectorReference

Original price

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$1,500 (1948)Reference

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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tricycle frontReference

ZTN

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single front wheelReference

ZTE

—

adjustable wide-frontReference

ZTS

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standard frontReference

ZTI

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industrialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

58.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

12.3 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

19.8 kWReference

Plows

2Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

17.8 kWReference

19.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

20.2 kWReference

23.2 kWReference

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

26.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

13.2 LReference

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

23.2 kWReference

Max power

17.8 kWReference

19.7 kWReference

Aux. fuel

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4.7 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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5.75:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

10-inch dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Rear PTO Type

560 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

193 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

1406 kgReference

1814 kgReference

Length

294 cmReference

335 cmReference

Height

176 cmReference

152 cmReference

Front tread

0 cmReference

17 cmReference

Rear tread

137 to 223 cmReference

137 to 213 cmReference

Front tire

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5.25x16Reference

Rear tire

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9.00x36Reference

Ag front

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5.50x16Reference

Ag rear

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9.00x36Reference

Clearance (rear axle)

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57 cmReference

RTN Serial Numbers

1939

400001Reference

565407Reference

1940

402201Reference

567155Reference

1941

405576Reference

568755Reference

1942

407851Reference

570822Reference

1943

408826Reference

571422Reference

1944

409358Reference

572968Reference

1945

410748Reference

575713Reference

1946

413755Reference

576814Reference

1947

416545Reference

578041Reference

1948

0034800001Reference

581815Reference

1949

0034900001Reference

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1950

0035000001Reference

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1951

00300094Reference

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Links

Capacities

Diameter

31 cmReference

35 cmReference

Width

205 cmReference

200 cmReference

RPM

933Reference

790Reference

Speed

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883.92 meters/minReference

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

Max pull

1270 kgReference

1476 kgReference

Speeds

ZTU Serial Numbers

1936

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560001Reference

1937

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560038Reference

1938

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562975Reference

Final

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585817Reference

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.