Caterpillar Sixty vs Minneapolis 35-70
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Caterpillar Sixty is more powerful than the Minneapolis 35-70: 81 HP versus 77 HP (+4 HP, +5%).
- The Caterpillar Sixty is the more recent model: production started in 1925, versus 1920 for the Minneapolis 35-70.
Full specs comparison
| Caterpillar Sixty | Minneapolis 35-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 81 HP | 77 HP |
| Production years | 1925–1931 | 1920–1929 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Kerosene |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 18.5 L | 24.4 L |
| Weight | — | 10 206 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 345 cm |
| Length | — | 523 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Caterpillar Sixty or the Minneapolis 35-70?
The Caterpillar Sixty is more powerful than the Minneapolis 35-70: 81 HP versus 77 HP (+4 HP, +5%).
Which is more recent, the Caterpillar Sixty or the Minneapolis 35-70?
The Caterpillar Sixty is the more recent model: production started in 1925, versus 1920 for the Minneapolis 35-70.

