Head to head · Utility

Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline M-604

Minneapolis-Moline BF Tractor
Minneapolis-MolineModel A

Minneapolis-Moline BF

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
133 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
4
Full BF specs
Minneapolis-Moline M-604 Tractor
Minneapolis-MolineModel B

Minneapolis-Moline M-604

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
336 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
10
Full M-604 specs
Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline BF
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ M-604 higher · +203 ci (+153%)
BF133 ci
M-604336 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

BF is in the 31st percentile; M-604 is in the 86th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M-604 higher · +1 (+33%)
BF3
M-6044
Median Utility Tractor4

BF is in the 23rd percentile; M-604 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M-604 higher · +6 (+150%)
BF4
M-60410
Median Utility Tractor12

BF is in the 4th percentile; M-604 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ M-604 higher · +3,584 lb (+99%)
BF3,636 lb
M-6047,220 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

BF is in the 31st percentile; M-604 is in the 69th · 5,107 models

BF (A)M-604 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline M-604Difference
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-MolineSame
ModelBFM-604—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline M-604Difference
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-MolineSame
Model235.3.31 8Not recorded—
Rated RPM1,800RPM1,500RPM▲ BF+300 RPM · +20%
Cylinders34▲ M-604+1 · +33%
Displacement133ci336ci▲ M-604+203 ci · +153%
Bore3in4.6in▲ M-604+1.6 in · +53%
Stroke3in5in▲ M-604+2 in · +67%

Transmission

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline M-604Difference
TypeUnsynchronized GearTwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline M-604Difference
Length117in140in▲ M-604+23 in · +20%
WidthNot recorded84in—
Height76in72in▲ BF+4 in · +6%
Wheelbase79inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,636lb7,220lb▲ M-604+3,584 lb · +99%

Hydraulics

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline M-604Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline M-604Difference
Front Tire Size5.50-15Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size28-OctNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline M-604Difference
Hitch TypeOptionalThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline M-604Difference
Chassis TypeTricycleNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeExternal contracting bands operated by right foot on pedals either independently or interlockedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline M-604Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline M-604Difference
Coolant2.8galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 31st percentile (133 ci)B · 86th percentile (336 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 31st percentile (3,636 lb)B · 69th percentile (7,220 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 23rd percentile (117 in)B · 55th percentile (140 in)
A · BFB · M-604Median Utility Tractor
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