Minneapolis-MolineModel A
Minneapolis-Moline G550
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 232 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Row Crop
Minneapolis-Moline G550 vs Valmet 78 Viking
ValmetModel B
Valmet 78 Viking
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 239 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline G550
vs
ValmetValmet 78 Viking
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Displacement
▲ 78 Viking higher · +7 ci (+3%)G550232 ci
78 Viking239 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
G550 is in the 13th percentile; 78 Viking is in the 14th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ G550 higher · +2 (+50%)G5506
78 Viking4
Median Row Crop Tractor6
G550 is in the 50th percentile; 78 Viking is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ G550 higher · +6 (+100%)G55012
78 Viking6
Median Row Crop Tractor16
G550 is in the 27th percentile; 78 Viking is in the 11th · 1,200 models
Operating Weight
▲ G550 higher · +316 lb (+5%)G5506,841 lb
78 Viking6,525 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
G550 is in the 15th percentile; 78 Viking is in the 13th · 1,350 models
G550 (A)78 Viking (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline G550 | Valmet 78 Viking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline | Valmet | — |
| Model | G550 | 78 Viking | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline G550 | Valmet 78 Viking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Waukesha-Oliver | MWM | — |
| Model | Not recorded | D229 | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ G550+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 232ci | 239ci | ▲ 78 Viking+7 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 4in | ▲ 78 Viking+0.4 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 3.8in | 4.7in | ▲ 78 Viking+0.9 in · +24% |
Transmission
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline G550 | Valmet 78 Viking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Power Shift | Synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline G550 | Valmet 78 Viking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 155in | 160in | ▲ 78 Viking+5 in · +3% |
| Width | 81.5in | 77.6in | ▲ G550+3.9 in · +5% |
| Height | 97.6in | 99.2in | ▲ 78 Viking+1.6 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 6,841lb | 6,525lb | ▲ G550+316 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline G550 | Valmet 78 Viking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline G550 | Valmet 78 Viking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline G550 | Valmet 78 Viking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline G550 | Valmet 78 Viking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline G550 | Valmet 78 Viking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5gal | 3.1gal | ▲ G550+1.9 gal · +61% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Minneapolis-Moline G550 | Valmet 78 Viking | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 13th percentile (232 ci)B · 14th percentile (239 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 27th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 15th percentile (6,841 lb)B · 13th percentile (6,525 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 20th percentile (155 in)B · 24th percentile (160 in)
A · G550B · 78 VikingMedian Row Crop Tractor