John Deere 1250 vs Minneapolis 20-40

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1250

John Deere 1250

44 HP · 1982–1989

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Minneapolis 20-40

Minneapolis 20-40

44 HP · 1914–1919

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1250 and the Minneapolis 20-40 deliver the same power: 44 HP.
  • The John Deere 1250 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1914 for the Minneapolis 20-40.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1250Minneapolis 20-40
Power44 HP44 HP
Production years1982–19891914–1919
FuelKerosene
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3 L11.9 L
Weight5 443 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)9 / 32 / 1
Rear lift capacity1 016 kg
Wheelbase188 cm
Length341 cm424 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1250 or the Minneapolis 20-40?

The John Deere 1250 and the Minneapolis 20-40 deliver the same power: 44 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1250 or the Minneapolis 20-40?

The John Deere 1250 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1914 for the Minneapolis 20-40.

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