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Minneapolis-Moline YT vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline YT vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTU
The Minneapolis-Moline YT and the Minneapolis-Moline ZTU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline ZTU leads on rated power with 17 hp against 14 hp. Minneapolis-Moline YT is the newer design (1937 vs 1936). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline ZTU 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Minneapolis-Moline
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-MolineReference
Minneapolis-MolineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Total built
25Reference
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Original price
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$1,500 (1948)Reference
Steering
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manual worm-and-sectorReference
Engine
Belt (claimed)
10.4 kWReference
19.8 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 114 mmReference
92 x 114 mmReference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
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Fuel tank
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58.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
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4.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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12.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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19.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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23.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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5.75:1Reference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Coolant capacity
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13.2 LReference
Oil capacity
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26.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
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23.2 kWReference
Max power
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19.7 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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10-inch dry discReference
YT Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the clutch housing.Reference
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Dimensions
Length
302 cmReference
335 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
200 cmReference
Wheelbase
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208 cmReference
Weight
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1814 kgReference
Front tire
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5.25x16Reference
Rear tire
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9.00x36Reference
Ag front
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5.50x16Reference
Ag rear
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9.00x36Reference
Height
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152 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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57 cmReference
Front tread
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17 cmReference
Rear tread
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137 to 213 cmReference
Variants
ZTU
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tricycle frontReference
ZTN
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single front wheelReference
ZTE
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adjustable wide-frontReference
ZTS
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standard frontReference
ZTI
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industrialReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
ZTU Serial Numbers
1936
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560001Reference
1937
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560038Reference
1938
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562975Reference
1939
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565407Reference
1940
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567155Reference
1941
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568755Reference
1942
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570822Reference
1943
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571422Reference
1944
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572968Reference
1945
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575713Reference
1946
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576814Reference
1947
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578041Reference
1948
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581815Reference
Final
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585817Reference
Capacities
Diameter
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35 cmReference
RPM
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790Reference
Speed
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883.92 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1476 kgReference
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.