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Minneapolis-Moline BF vs Minneapolis-Moline ZTS

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 ZTS Tractor
Minneapolis-MolineModel B

Minneapolis-Moline ZTS

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
186 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full ZTS specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ ZTS higher · +53 ci (+40%)
BF133 ci
ZTS186 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

BF is in the 31st percentile; ZTS is in the 50th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ ZTS higher · +1 (+33%)
BF3
ZTS4
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

▲ ZTS higher · +1 (+25%)
BF4
ZTS5
Median Utility Tractor12

BF is in the 4th percentile; ZTS is in the 6th · 4,941 models

BF (A)ZTS (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline ZTSDifference
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-MolineSame
ModelBFZTS—
CategoryUtilityUtility, Standard Tread—

Engine

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline ZTSDifference
ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-MolineSame
Model235.3.31 8RE—
Rated RPM1,800RPM1,500RPM▲ BF+300 RPM · +20%
Cylinders34▲ ZTS+1 · +33%
Displacement133ci186ci▲ ZTS+53 ci · +40%
Bore3in3.6in▲ ZTS+0.6 in · +20%
Stroke3in4.5in▲ ZTS+1.5 in · +50%

Transmission

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline ZTSDifference
TypeUnsynchronized GearUnsynchronized gearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline ZTSDifference
Length117inNot recorded—
Height76inNot recorded—
Wheelbase79inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,636lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline ZTSDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Tires

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

Hitch & Towing

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

Chassis & Drive

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline ZTSDifference
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 ZTSDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecMinneapolis-Moline BFMinneapolis-Moline ZTSDifference
Coolant2.8galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 31st percentile (133 ci)B · 50th percentile (186 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 6th percentile (5)
A · BFB · ZTSMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMinneapolis-Moline BFFull spec pageMinneapolis-Moline ZTS