Head to head · Utility

Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline RTS

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
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Minneapolis-MolineModel B

Minneapolis-Moline RTS

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full RTS specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ RTS higher · +32 ci (+24%)
BF133 ci
RTS165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

BF is in the 31st percentile; RTS is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ RTS higher · +1 (+33%)
BF3
RTS4
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
BF4
RTS4
Median Utility Tractor12

BF is in the 4th percentile; RTS is in the 4th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ BF higher · +536 lb (+17%)
BF3,636 lb
RTS3,100 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

BF is in the 31st percentile; RTS is in the 24th · 5,107 models

BF (A)RTS (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline RTSDifference
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-MolineSame
ModelBFRTS—
CategoryUtilityUtility, Standard Tread—

Engine

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline RTSDifference
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-MolineSame
Model235.3.31 8Not recorded—
Rated RPM1,800RPM1,500RPM▲ BF+300 RPM · +20%
Cylinders34▲ RTS+1 · +33%
Displacement133ci165ci▲ RTS+32 ci · +24%
Bore3in3.6in▲ RTS+0.6 in · +20%
Stroke3in4in▲ RTS+1 in · +33%

Transmission

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline RTSDifference
TypeUnsynchronized GearUnsynchronized gearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline RTSDifference
Length117in109in▲ BF+8 in · +7%
WidthNot recorded81.1in—
Height76in68.5in▲ BF+7.5 in · +11%
Wheelbase79inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,636lb3,100lb▲ BF+536 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline RTSDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Tires

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

Hitch & Towing

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline RTSDifference
Hitch TypeOptionalNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline RTSDifference
Chassis TypeTricycle4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeExternal contracting bands operated by right foot on pedals either independently or interlockedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline RTSDifference
Starter TypeElectric6 volts—

Capacities

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline RTSDifference
Coolant2.8gal3.4gal▲ RTS+0.6 gal · +21%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 31st percentile (133 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 31st percentile (3,636 lb)B · 24th percentile (3,100 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 23rd percentile (117 in)B · 15th percentile (109 in)
A · BFB · RTSMedian Utility Tractor
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