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Minneapolis-Moline ZAS vs Minneapolis-Moline ZB
Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline ZAS vs Minneapolis-Moline ZB
The Minneapolis-Moline ZAS and the Minneapolis-Moline ZB are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline ZAS is the lighter machine (1,701 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 1949). 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-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
bull gearReference
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Steering
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manual worm-and-sectorReference
Variants
ZAU
tricycle frontReference
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ZAS
standard frontReference
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ZAN
single front wheelReference
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ZAE
adjustable wide frontReference
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ZASI
industrialReference
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ZBU
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tricycle frontReference
ZBN
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single front wheelReference
ZBE
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adjustable wide frontReference
Engine
Fuel tank
71.9 LReference
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Plows
2-3 (14-inch)Reference
3 (14-inch)Reference
Displacement
3.4 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 127 mmReference
92 x 127 mmReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
6.19:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter volts
6Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
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Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
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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
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Dimensions
Weight
1701 kgReference
3750 to 3900 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50x16Reference
5.50x16Reference
Rear tire
11x38Reference
11x38Reference
Ag front
5.50x16Reference
7.50x10 (ZBN)Reference
Ag rear
11x38Reference
11x38Reference
Length
312 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
175 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1701 kgReference
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Ground clearance
31 cmReference
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Front tread
121 cmReference
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Rear tread
137 to 149 cmReference
137 to 223 cmReference
Wheelbase
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208 cmReference
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
ZAS Serial Number Location
ZAS Serial Numbers
1949
0074900001Reference
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1950
00700001Reference
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1951
00700481Reference
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1952
00701286Reference
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1953
00701911Reference
06200001 (ZBU)Reference
Final
00702610Reference
06400106 (ZBN)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
38 cmReference
38 cmReference
Width
17 cmReference
17 cmReference
RPM
786Reference
786Reference
Speed
944.88 meters/minReference
947.93 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
wheelbaseReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Battery volts
6Reference
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ZB Serial Number Location
ZB Serial Numbers
1954
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06400001 (ZBN)Reference
1955
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06400073 (ZBN)Reference
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.