Head to head · Utility

Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal vs Minneapolis-Moline BF

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Minneapolis-MolineModel A

Minneapolis-Moline 445 Universal

Utility

power
42 hp
displacement
206 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
10
Full 445 Universal specs
Minneapolis-Moline BF Tractor
Minneapolis-MolineModel B

Minneapolis-Moline BF

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
133 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
4
Full BF specs
Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline 445 Universal
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Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline BF

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 445 Universal higher · +73 ci (+55%)
445 Universal206 ci
BF133 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

445 Universal is in the 57th percentile; BF is in the 31st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 445 Universal higher · +1 (+33%)
445 Universal4
BF3
Median Utility Tractor4

445 Universal is in the 50th percentile; BF is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 445 Universal higher · +6 (+150%)
445 Universal10
BF4
Median Utility Tractor12

445 Universal is in the 39th percentile; BF is in the 4th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ 445 Universal higher · +4,249 lb (+117%)
445 Universal7,885 lb
BF3,636 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

445 Universal is in the 74th percentile; BF is in the 31st · 5,107 models

445 Universal (A)BF (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-MolineSame
Model445 UniversalBF—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-MolineSame
Model3.4L 4-cyl gasoline235.3.31 8—
Power Output42hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM1,550RPM1,800RPM▲ BF+250 RPM · +16%
Cylinders43▲ 445 Universal+1 · +33%
Displacement206ci133ci▲ 445 Universal+73 ci · +55%
Bore3.6in3in▲ 445 Universal+0.6 in · +20%
Stroke5in3in▲ 445 Universal+2 in · +67%

Transmission

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
TypeTwo-speed power shift with Ampli-TorcUnsynchronized Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
Length131in117in▲ 445 Universal+14 in · +12%
Width82.3inNot recorded—
Height70in76in▲ BF+6 in · +9%
Wheelbase93.8in79in▲ 445 Universal+14.8 in · +19%
Operating Weight7,885lb3,636lb▲ 445 Universal+4,249 lb · +117%

Hydraulics

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
TypeMid and RearNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded5.50-15—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded28-Oct—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedOptional—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
Chassis TypeNot recordedTricycle—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedExternal contracting bands operated by right foot on pedals either independently or interlocked—

Electrical

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMinneapolis-Moline 445 UniversalMinneapolis-Moline BFDifference
Coolant3.4gal2.8gal▲ 445 Universal+0.6 gal · +21%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 57th percentile (206 ci)B · 31st percentile (133 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 4th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 74th percentile (7,885 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,636 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 42nd percentile (131 in)B · 23rd percentile (117 in)
A · 445 UniversalB · BFMedian Utility Tractor
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