SPECS / COMPARISON
Minneapolis Moline G1000 vs John Deere 2940
A detailed comparison of the Minneapolis Moline G1000 and the John Deere 2940. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Minneapolis Moline G10005490.0 kg (10692.4 lbs (4850.0 kg) Vista: 12103.4 lbs)
John Deere 29404830.0 kg (10648.3 lbs)
| Specification | Minneapolis Moline G1000 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 2940 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Weight | 5490.0 kg (10692.4 lbs (4850.0 kg) Vista: 12103.4 lbs) | 4830.0 kg (10648.3 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Partial power shift with hydraulic dry disc clutch | Partial power shift |
| Length | 418.0 cm (164.6 in.) | 418.0 cm (164.6 in.) |
| Years Made | 1965-1969 | 1980-1982 |
| Engine Model | Minneapolis-Moline 504A-6 | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline/LP-gas | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 8259 cc (504.0 cu in.) | 5883 cc (359.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 11.71 cm (4.61 in.) | 10.59 cm (4.17 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with wet disc clutch | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | 540 /1.000 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | LP-gas: 9.1:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 213.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 83.9 in.) | 287.0 cm (113.0 in.) |
| Width | 239.0 cm (94.1 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 261.0 cm (102.8 in.) | 258.0 cm (101.6 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 147.6 l (40.0 gal (151.4 l) Vista: 56.0 gal (212.0 l) LP-gas: 39.0 gal) | 125.9 l (33.3 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 12.3 l (3.2 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 31.2 l (8.2 gal) | 18.9 l (5.0 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 75.7 l (20.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | Minneapolis-Moline Ampli-Torc | John Deere TSS High-Low |
| Final Drive | Bull gear | Planetary |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 8.6 km/h (Forward: 19.3 MPH (31.1 km/h) Reverse: 5.3 MPH) | 12.1 km/h (Forward: 16.8 MPH (27.0 km/h) Reverse: 7.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic dry discs | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station or Cab | Open operator station or Sound-Gard Cab |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 10.00-16 | Ag: 10.00-16 , 12.4-28 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 23.1-30 | Ag: 18.4-34 , 16.9-38 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Closed center |
| Valves | 2 or 3 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 61.1 kW (82.0 HP) |
| Lift Capacity | — | 1090.0 kg (2403.0 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | — | 87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM) |
| Rated RPM | — | 2500 RPM |
| Battery | — | 12 V |
| Ground Clearance | — | 65.0 cm (25.6 in.) |
| Differential Lock | — | Mechanical rear |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control and lower-link draft sensing |
| Working Pressure | — | 155.1 bar (2250.0 psi) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.