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Minneapolis-Moline UTU vs Minneapolis-Moline ZA

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline UTU vs Minneapolis-Moline ZA

The Minneapolis-Moline UTU and the Minneapolis-Moline ZA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline UTU leads on rated power with 35 hp against 32 hp. Minneapolis-Moline UTU is the lighter machine (2,494 kg vs 3,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline UTU holds more fuel (81.4 L vs 71.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline ZA is the newer design (1949 vs 1938). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline UTU for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline ZA 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 UTU Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline ZA Tractor
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
32 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
33,268Reference
Steering
manualReference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Variants
UTU
row-crop tricycleReference
UTE
row-crop wide frontReference
UTN
row-crop single frontReference
UDU
diesel row-cropReference
UTS-D
diesel standardReference
UTC
high-cropReference
UTS
standard-frontReference
UDLX
Comfotractor with cabReference
UTOX
Comfotractor roadsterReference
UTIL
industrial with shuttle shiftReference
UTIL-M
militaryReference
ZAU
tricycle frontReference
ZAS
standard frontReference
ZAN
single front wheelReference
ZAE
adjustable wide frontReference
ZASI
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
81.4 LReference
71.9 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
26.2 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)
31.8 kWReference
27.0 kWReference
Displacement
4.6 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 127 mmReference
92 x 127 mmReference
Compression
5.4:1Reference
6.19:1Reference
Rated RPM
1275Reference
1500Reference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
14.2 LReference
Belt power (max)
27.8 kWReference
27.0 kWReference
Max power
25.0 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Plows
2-3 (14-inch)Reference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
Weight
2494 kgReference
3750 to 4290 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
5.50x16Reference
Rear tire
11.00x36Reference
11x38Reference
Ag front
6.00x16Reference
5.50x16Reference
Ag rear
11.00x36Reference
11x38Reference
Length
354 cmReference
Height
179 cmReference
Ballasted weight
3039 kgReference
Rear tread
137 to 210 cmReference
137 to 223 cmReference
ZAU Wheelbase
208 cmReference
ZAE Wheelbase
228 cmReference
ZAN Ag front
7.5x10Reference
ZAU Length
342 cmReference
ZAE Length
353 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
198 cmReference
Ground clearance
63 cmReference
ZAE Front tread
142 to 223 cmReference
ZAU Front tread
19/32 cmReference
ZAU Shipping
1701 kgReference
ZAE Shipping
1859 kgReference
Operating
1945 kgReference
UTU Serial Number Location
UTU Serial Numbers
1938
310026Reference
1939
310647Reference
1940
312451Reference
1941
314893Reference
1942
316501Reference
1943
317702Reference
1944
318163Reference
1945
321102Reference
1946
325231Reference
1947
329752Reference
1948
0114800001Reference
1949
0114900001Reference
0084900001 (ZAN)Reference
1950
0115000001Reference
00800001 (ZAN)Reference
1951
01105384Reference
00800239 (ZAN)Reference
1952
01110118Reference
00800443 (ZAN)Reference
1953
---Reference
00800619 (ZAN)Reference
1954
01113450Reference
1955
01113454Reference
Final
01113456Reference
00800620 (ZAN)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
39 cmReference
38 cmReference
Width
214 cmReference
17 cmReference
RPM
733Reference
786Reference
Speed
906.78 meters/minReference
944.88 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
16.3 l/hourReference
13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
2246 kgReference
1586 kgReference
ZA Serial Number Location
ZA Serial Numbers
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Battery volts
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.

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