Allis Chalmers FD5 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Allis Chalmers FD5 is more powerful than the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2: 50 HP versus 48 HP (+2 HP, +4%).
- The Allis Chalmers FD5 is heavier: 2454 kg versus 2086 kg for the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2.
Full specs comparison
| Allis Chalmers FD5 | Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 50 HP | 48 HP |
| Production years | 1963–1964 | 1963 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4 L | 3.4 L |
| Weight | 2 454 kg | 2 086 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 10 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 228 cm | — |
| Length | 329 cm | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Allis Chalmers FD5 or the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2?
The Allis Chalmers FD5 is more powerful than the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2: 50 HP versus 48 HP (+2 HP, +4%).
Which is heavier, the Allis Chalmers FD5 or the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2?
The Allis Chalmers FD5 is heavier: 2454 kg versus 2086 kg for the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 2.

