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Minneapolis-Moline UB vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline UB vs Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor

The Minneapolis-Moline UB and the Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor leads on rated power with 48 hp against 46 hp. Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor is the lighter machine (1,762 kg vs 2,744 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline UB is the newer design (1953 vs 1951). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline Uni-Tractor for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline UB if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Minneapolis-Moline

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Minneapolis-Moline

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Rated power

46 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

LP gas 5-speed 2WDMay 25 - June 14, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 522 fileReference

The Uni-Tractor transmission mated a three-speed (one reverse) gearbox to a mechanical continuously-variable transmission using a belt and variable sheave pulleys.Reference

Steering

powerReference

Drive

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3x2 2WDReference

Variants

UBU

tricycle-frontReference

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UBE

adjustable wide-frontReference

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UBN

single front wheelReference

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UB Special

1955-1957Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

132.5 LReference

53.0 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

33.2 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

38.2 kWReference

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Displacement

4.6 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

92 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1300Reference

1550Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

18.0 LReference

Belt power (max)

38.2 kWReference

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Max power

33.2 kWReference

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Engine

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35.8 kWReference

Power

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35.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

mechanical CVTReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and infinite (1-range) reverse (3-range)Reference

Oil capacity

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9.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

264 cmReference

Weight

2744 kgReference

1762 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

10-24Reference

Rear tire

13-38Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

10-24Reference

Ag rear

13-38Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

Front tread

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211 cmReference

UB Serial Number Location

UB Serial Numbers

1953

06000001 (UBN)Reference

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1954

06900001 (UBN Diesel)Reference

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1955

09800001 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

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1956

09800301 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

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1957

09800465 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

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Final

09800520 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

40 cmReference

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Width

17 cmReference

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RPM

741Reference

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Speed

947.93 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

21.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2658 kgReference

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Uni-Tractor Serial Number Location

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

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.