Minneapolis-MolineModel A
Minneapolis-Moline BF
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 133 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 4
Head to head · Utility
Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline ZA
Minneapolis-MolineModel B
Minneapolis-Moline ZA
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 206 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline BF
vs
Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline ZA
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ ZA higher · +73 ci (+55%)BF133 ci
ZA206 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
BF is in the 31st percentile; ZA is in the 57th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ ZA higher · +1 (+33%)BF3
ZA4
Median Utility Tractor4
BF is in the 23rd percentile; ZA is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ ZA higher · +1 (+25%)BF4
ZA5
Median Utility Tractor12
BF is in the 4th percentile; ZA is in the 6th · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ ZA higher · +114 lb (+3%)BF3,636 lb
ZA3,750 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
BF is in the 31st percentile; ZA is in the 33rd · 5,107 models
BF (A)ZA (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Minneapolis-Moline ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline | Minneapolis-Moline | Same |
| Model | BF | ZA | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Minneapolis-Moline ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline | Minneapolis-Moline | Same |
| Model | 235.3.31 8 | 206B-4 | — |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 1,500RPM | ▲ BF+300 RPM · +20% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ ZA+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 133ci | 206ci | ▲ ZA+73 ci · +55% |
| Bore | 3in | 3.6in | ▲ ZA+0.6 in · +20% |
| Stroke | 3in | 5in | ▲ ZA+2 in · +67% |
Transmission
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Minneapolis-Moline ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized Gear | Unsynchronized gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Minneapolis-Moline ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 117in | 135in | ▲ ZA+18 in · +15% |
| Height | 76in | 78in | ▲ ZA+2 in · +3% |
| Wheelbase | 79in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,636lb | 3,750lb | ▲ ZA+114 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Minneapolis-Moline ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Minneapolis-Moline ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 5.50-15 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 28-Oct | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Minneapolis-Moline ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Optional | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Minneapolis-Moline ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Tricycle | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | External contracting bands operated by right foot on pedals either independently or interlocked | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Minneapolis-Moline ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Minneapolis-Moline ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 3.8gal | ▲ ZA+1 gal · +36% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 31st percentile (133 ci)B · 57th percentile (206 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 4th percentile (4)B · 6th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 31st percentile (3,636 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,750 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 23rd percentile (117 in)B · 48th percentile (135 in)
A · BFB · ZAMedian Utility Tractor