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Minneapolis-Moline V vs Minneapolis-Moline ZB
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline V vs Minneapolis-Moline ZB
The Minneapolis-Moline V and the Minneapolis-Moline ZB are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline V is the lighter machine (775 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 ZB is the newer design (1953 vs 1951). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Minneapolis-Moline
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
liquid thermosiphon-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
manual worm-and-sectorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
26.5 LReference
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Plows
1Reference
3 (14-inch)Reference
Displacement
1.1 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 76 mmReference
92 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
1800Reference
1500Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Oil capacity
2.8 LReference
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Coolant capacity
5.7 LReference
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Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
187 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
775 kgReference
3750 to 3900 poundsReference
Front tire
4.00x15Reference
5.50x16Reference
Rear tire
8x24Reference
11x38Reference
Ag front
4.00x15Reference
7.50x10 (ZBN)Reference
Ag rear
9x24Reference
11x38Reference
Length
266 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
155 cmReference
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Height (hood)
130 cmReference
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Shipping weight
775 kgReference
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Ground clearance
58 cmReference
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ZBE Wheelbase
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233 cmReference
ZBN Length
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316 cmReference
ZBU Length
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320 cmReference
ZBE Length
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341 cmReference
Height
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187 cmReference
ZBU Shipping weight
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1701 kgReference
ZBE Shipping weight
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1769 kgReference
ZBE Front tread
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142 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
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137 to 223 cmReference
V Serial Numbers
1951
6V186Reference
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1952
6V422Reference
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Capacities
Diameter
15 cmReference
38 cmReference
Width
129 cmReference
17 cmReference
RPM
1990Reference
786Reference
Speed
944.88 meters/minReference
947.93 meters/minReference
Variants
ZBU
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tricycle frontReference
ZBN
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single front wheelReference
ZBE
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adjustable wide frontReference
ZB Serial Number Location
ZB Serial Numbers
1953
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06200001 (ZBU)Reference
1954
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06400001 (ZBN)Reference
1955
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06400073 (ZBN)Reference
Final
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06400106 (ZBN)Reference
Electrical
Ground
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positiveReference
Charging system
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generatorReference
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.