Allis Chalmers FD5 vs Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3

Side-by-side specs comparison

Allis Chalmers FD5

Allis Chalmers FD5

50 HP · 1963–1964

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Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3

Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3

48 HP · 1964–1965

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Allis Chalmers FD5 is more powerful than the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3: 50 HP versus 48 HP (+2 HP, +4%).
  • The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 is the more recent model: production started in 1964, versus 1963 for the Allis Chalmers FD5.

Full specs comparison

Allis Chalmers FD5Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3
Power50 HP48 HP
Production years1963–19641964–1965
FuelDieselPropane (LP)
Cylinders34
Displacement4 L3.4 L
Weight2 454 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionPower shift
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 410 / 2
Wheelbase228 cm221 cm
Length329 cm320 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Allis Chalmers FD5 or the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3?

The Allis Chalmers FD5 is more powerful than the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3: 50 HP versus 48 HP (+2 HP, +4%).

Which is more recent, the Allis Chalmers FD5 or the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3?

The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 is the more recent model: production started in 1964, versus 1963 for the Allis Chalmers FD5.

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