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Minneapolis-Moline RTS vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline RTS vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU

The Minneapolis-Moline RTS and the Minneapolis-Moline ZTU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline RTS leads on rated power with 20 hp against 17 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTS 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 RTS is the newer design (1939 vs 1936). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline RTS 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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Fit & specs
Minneapolis-Moline RTS Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Total built
906Reference
Original price
$1,500 (1948)Reference
Steering
manual worm-and-sectorReference
Variants
RTU
tricycle-frontReference
RTS
standard-frontReference
RTN
single-frontReference
RTE
adjustable-frontReference
RTI
industrial tractorReference
ZTU
tricycle frontReference
ZTN
single front wheelReference
ZTE
adjustable wide-frontReference
ZTS
standard frontReference
ZTI
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
Displacement
2.7 LReference
3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 102 mmReference
92 x 114 mmReference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
26.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.635 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Aux. fuel
4.7 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
19.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
5.75:1Reference
Belt power (max)
23.2 kWReference
Max power
19.7 kWReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
10-inch dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
560Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
175 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
1406 kgReference
1814 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
5.25x16Reference
Rear tire
10-34Reference
9.00x36Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
5.50x16Reference
Ag rear
10-34Reference
9.00x36Reference
Length
275 cmReference
335 cmReference
Height
173 cmReference
152 cmReference
Front tread
120 cmReference
17 cmReference
Rear tread
137 to 223 cmReference
137 to 213 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
57 cmReference
RTS Serial Number Location
RTS 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
1949
0024900001Reference
1950
0025000001Reference
1951
00200301Reference
1952
00200402Reference
1953
00200552Reference
Capacities
Diameter
31 cmReference
35 cmReference
Width
205 cmReference
200 cmReference
RPM
933Reference
790Reference
Speed
883.92 meters/minReference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
6Reference
ZTU Serial Numbers
1936
560001Reference
1937
560038Reference
1938
562975Reference
1948
581815Reference
Final
585817Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
1476 kgReference

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.

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