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Minneapolis-Moline RTU vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTS
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline RTU vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTS
The Minneapolis-Moline RTU 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 RTU is the newer design (1939 vs 1937). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline ZTS for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline RTU 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
With 10-34 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
25,824Reference
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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)
17.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
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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
3.0 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
5.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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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Belt power (max)
20.2 kWReference
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Max power
17.8 kWReference
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Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Rear PTO Type
560 (1.375)Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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18.6 kWReference
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
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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
610389Reference
1940
402201Reference
610685Reference
1941
405576Reference
611088Reference
1942
407951Reference
611343Reference
1943
408826Reference
611447Reference
1944
409358Reference
611966Reference
1945
410748Reference
612486Reference
1946
413755Reference
612886Reference
1947
416545Reference
613086Reference
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
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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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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.0 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1270 kgReference
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Speeds
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.