Farmall Super BMD vs Minneapolis-Moline 445
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Farmall Super BMD is more powerful than the Minneapolis-Moline 445: 52 HP versus 51 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
- The Minneapolis-Moline 445 is the more recent model: production started in 1956, versus 1953 for the Farmall Super BMD.
Full specs comparison
| Farmall Super BMD | Minneapolis-Moline 445 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 52 HP | 51 HP |
| Production years | 1953–1959 | 1956–1959 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 3.6 L |
| Weight | 2 474 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 10 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 239 cm | 219 cm |
| Length | 288 cm | 331 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Farmall Super BMD or the Minneapolis-Moline 445?
The Farmall Super BMD is more powerful than the Minneapolis-Moline 445: 52 HP versus 51 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
Which is more recent, the Farmall Super BMD or the Minneapolis-Moline 445?
The Minneapolis-Moline 445 is the more recent model: production started in 1956, versus 1953 for the Farmall Super BMD.

