Compare/Minneapolis-Moline RTU vs Minneapolis-Moline YT

Minneapolis-Moline RTU vs Minneapolis-Moline YT

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline RTU vs Minneapolis-Moline YT

The Minneapolis-Moline RTU and the Minneapolis-Moline YT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline RTU leads on rated power with 20 hp against 14 hp. Minneapolis-Moline RTU is the newer design (1939 vs 1937). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline RTU for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline YT 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

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

With 10-34 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Total built

25,824Reference

25Reference

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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Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

10.4 kWReference

Plows

2Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

17.8 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

20.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 102 mmReference

92 x 114 mmReference

Fuel system

Marvel Schebler 1-inch carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6.1:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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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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Belt power (max)

20.2 kWReference

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Max power

17.8 kWReference

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Starter type

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hand-crankReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Rear PTO Type

560 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

193 cmReference

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Weight

1406 kgReference

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Front tire

4.00-15Reference

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Rear tire

8-36Reference

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Ag front

4.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

8-36Reference

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Length

294 cmReference

302 cmReference

Height

173 cmReference

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Front tread

20 cmReference

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Rear tread

137 to 223 cmReference

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RTU Serial Number Location

RTU Serial Numbers

1939

400001Reference

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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

0014800001Reference

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1949

0014900001Reference

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1950

0015000001Reference

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1951

00102156Reference

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1952

00103973Reference

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1954

00104824Reference

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Links

Capacities

Diameter

31 cmReference

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Width

205 cmReference

203 cmReference

RPM

933Reference

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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

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Max pull

1270 kgReference

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Speeds

YT Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the clutch housing.Reference

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.