Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 / Jet Star 3 Super
VerifiedThe Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star 3 (and Jet Star 3 Super), 1964–1970, was the final and longest-lived generation of the popular Jet Star line.
Identification & configuration
The Jet Star 3 followed the original Jet Star and Jet Star 2; see the Jet Star generations guide.
Factory paint
Per the MMCI paint records, the Jet Star 3 (1964–1965) used Industrial Yellow sheet metal with a Dyna Brown powertrain, Yellow wheels and a Silver grille; later Jet Star 3 Super tractors moved to an all-Yellow scheme (with white wheels by 1970). See the full paint reference.
What to verify
- Generation: confirm Jet Star 3 vs 3 Super by year and serial (ranges below).
- Trim progression: Dyna Brown → all-Yellow → white wheels helps date the year.
Sources & Verification Notes
Years per TractorData; paint per the MMCI Paint Committee; serial ranges per Jensales as cited below. No horsepower or production-count figures are asserted beyond what the cited sources state.
Serial Number Ranges
| Year | Serial range | Number type | Source confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 28400001 – 28400050 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1964 | 28300001 – 28301000 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1965 | 28400051 – 28400200 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1965 | 28301001 – 28302043 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1965 | 30700001 – 30700051 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1966 | 28400201 – 28400385 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1966 | 28302056 – 28302843 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1967 | 28400386 – 28400466 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1967 | 28302044 – 28302055 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1967 | 28302844 – 28304155 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1967 | 30700052 – 30700052 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1967 | 34400001 – 34400001 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1968 | 28400467 – 28400526 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1968 | 28304156 – 28304800 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1969 | 28400527 – 28400527 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1969 | 28304801 – 28305085 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1970 | 28305086 – 28305086 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
| 1970 | 36000001 – 36000001 | tractor plate | Verified Medium |
Specifications
| Engine | Minneapolis-Moline 3.4L 4-cylinder (gasoline, diesel, or LP gas) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Estimated engine power | 48.9 hp |
| Transmission | 10-speed two-speed power shift, or 5-speed gear |
| Wheelbase | 87.125 inches (221 cm) |
| Weight | 3,630 to 3,830 lbs |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
| Fuel tank (gas) | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
| Fuel tank (diesel) | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
| Fuel tank (LP-gas) | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
| PTO | 540 @ 1525 rpm and 1000 @ 1750 rpm (1.375) |
| Charging system | generator |
| Batteries | 1 (gas/LP) or 2 (diesel) |
| Electrical voltage | 12 volts (negative ground) |
| Steering | manual (power optional) |
| Brakes | disc |
| Hitch | Type II with draft control (optional) |
| Production | 1964 - 1965 |
Specifications per the cited source below. Manufacturer-advertised figures can differ from tested values — confirm restoration-critical specs against factory literature.
Sale Prices & Values
Documented sold prices: $800 – $2,000 (median $1,400, from 2 results)
| Date | Price | Condition | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-20 | $800 | running | Adam Marshall Land & Auction (Achterberg Estate Live Auction) |
| 2019-11-20 | $2,000 | running, 44 hp | AuctionTime (online) |
Public auction sold-price data points, for reference only — condition, originality, options, and locale drive Minneapolis-Moline values widely. This is not an appraisal.
Factory Paint Colors
Body, wheel, and powertrain colors documented for this model's era by the MMCI Paint Committee. The exact part-by-part configuration, year breaks, and footnotes are in the full paint reference. Individual tractors vary — special orders and regional exceptions were common, so confirm against your own machine.
- Prairie Gold (body)
- Industrial / Highway Yellow (body)
- Dyna Brown (powertrain)
Finding Parts
We don't publish part numbers we can't verify against factory literature. The authority for this model's part numbers is its factory parts catalog; interchange is serial- and configuration-dependent, so always confirm against the parts book before buying.
Documented parts
Cataloged Minneapolis-Moline part numbers documented for this model. Applications vary by serial, year, and configuration — confirm against your parts book before ordering.
Bearing
- 10A488 — Ampli-Torc throwout bearing
Carburetor
- TSX-713 — Marvel-Schebler carburetor (MM# 10A11452)
Engine Bearing
- 10B420 — Rod bearing, standard (220A-4 engine)
General
- 10A14498 — Clutch-throwout tension spring
Steering Wheel
- Steering wheel — 15″ 36-spline, 13/16″ shaft, three covered spokes — 15" 36-spline, 13/16" shaft, three covered spokes
Surviving Examples (collector-reported census)
Owner-submitted survivors, reviewed before publishing. Collector-reported — these corroborate, but do not establish, the documented serial ranges above.
- 11 known survivors
- Serials observed: 28,300,155–283,024,143
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Sources & Verification Notes
Status: Verified
Primary source: TractorData — Minneapolis-Moline model listings tier 4
Last checked: 2026-05-31
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