Compare/Minneapolis-Moline RTS vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTS

Minneapolis-Moline RTS vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTS

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline RTS vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTS

The Minneapolis-Moline RTS 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 20 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTS is the newer design (1939 vs 1937). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline ZTS for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline RTS 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

20 hp

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

906Reference

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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)

14.9 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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Plows

2Reference

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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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Compression

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5.75:1Reference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

560Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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18.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

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Weight

1406 kgReference

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Front tire

5.00-15Reference

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Rear tire

10-34Reference

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Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

10-34Reference

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Length

275 cmReference

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Height

173 cmReference

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Front tread

120 cmReference

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Rear tread

137 to 223 cmReference

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RTS Serial Number Location

RTS Serial Numbers

1939

400001Reference

610389Reference

1940

402201Reference

610685Reference

1941

405576Reference

611088Reference

1942

407851Reference

611343Reference

1943

408826Reference

611447Reference

1944

409358Reference

611966Reference

1945

410748Reference

612486Reference

1946

413755Reference

612886Reference

1947

416545Reference

613086Reference

1949

0024900001Reference

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1950

0025000001Reference

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1951

00200301Reference

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1952

00200402Reference

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1953

00200552Reference

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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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ZTS Serial Numbers

1937

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610001Reference

1938

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610036Reference

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.