Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star Generations: Jet Star, Jet Star 2 & Jet Star 3
The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star ran in three generations. Telling them apart is mostly a matter of production year.
| Model | Years | Configuration | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Star | 1959–1962 | Utility/row-crop | Gas, LP, diesel |
| Jet Star 2 | 1963 | Utility/row-crop | Gas, LP, diesel |
| Jet Star 3 / 3 Super | 1964–1970 | Utility/row-crop | Gas, LP, diesel |
How to tell the generations apart
- Year: the original Jet Star is 1959–1962, the Jet Star 2 is 1963, and the Jet Star 3 / 3 Super runs 1964–1970.
- Serial / plate: the surest check — decode your serial for the model and year.
- Badging: the 2 and 3 carry their generation in the name; confirm against the serial since trim was reused.
Sources & Verification Notes
Production years and configurations are from TractorData; serial ranges on the linked model pages are cross-checked against multiple references. MM made running changes — verify against your tractor.