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Massey Ferguson 1100 vs Massey Ferguson 4253
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1100 vs Massey Ferguson 4253
The Massey Ferguson 1100 and the Massey Ferguson 4253 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 4253 leads on rated power with 95 hp against 94 hp. Massey Ferguson 4253 is the lighter machine (6,914 kg vs 9,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 4253 is the newer design (1997 vs 1964). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 4253 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1100 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
94 hp
95 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high) with two-range Multi-Power power shift.Reference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in two ranges (low/high) two a two-speed synchronized hi-lo shift for each gear. Standard transmission on the cab-equipped 4233.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
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Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
63.1 kWReference
48.9 kWReference
Displacement
5.2 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 102 mmReference
100 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
9:1Reference
17.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
15.1 LReference
6.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
17.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
67.3 kWReference
61.3 kWReference
Max power
55.1 kWReference
48.9 kWReference
Fuel Type
Option 1: Diesel\\nOption 2: Gasoline\\nOption 3: LPGReference
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No of Cylinders
6-cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,200Reference
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Bore and stroke
Option 1: 3.875x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 4.125x4.00 inchesReference
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Compression ratio
Option 1: 16:1\\nOption 2: 8:1\\nOption 3: 9:1Reference
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Cooling system
Option 1: liquid-cooled inline\\nOption 2: liquid-cooledReference
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Engine (net)
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70.8 kWReference
Power (net)
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70.8 kWReference
Torque
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374.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
70.1 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
70.1 kWReference
62.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
64.3 LReference
50.0 LReference
Type
gearReference
synchronized shuttleReference
Capacity
64.3 LReference
50.0 LReference
Pressure
189.3 barReference
210.0 barReference
Valves
1Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
37.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2358 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
62.4 kWReference
62.1 kWReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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2260 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2000Reference
Capacities
Open Fuel
132.5 LReference
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Cab Fuel
189.2 LReference
127.2 LReference
ROPS Fuel
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110.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
236 cmReference
Weight
9000 to 11435 poundsReference
6914 to 8430 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
7.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
18.4-30Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
7.5L-15Reference
Ag rear
23.1-34Reference
18.4-30Reference
Length
409 cmReference
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Width
270 cmReference
200 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
189 cmReference
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Height (cab)
288 cmReference
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Ground clearance
43 cmReference
35 cmReference
Rear axle
82 mmReference
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Front tread
142 to 203 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 304 cmReference
152 to 213 cmReference
Shipping
4082 kgReference
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Operating
5186 kgReference
3823 kgReference
Ballasted
6767 kgReference
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2WD Length
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403 cmReference
4WD Length
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406 cmReference
Front axle
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4WDReference
2WD Front tread
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144 to 195 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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139 to 190 cmReference
Max rear axle
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4536 kgReference
Steering wheel
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170 cmReference
1100 Serial Numbers
1965
650000174Reference
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1966
650001997Reference
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1967
9B10001Reference
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1968
9B14693Reference
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1969
9B18673Reference
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1970
9B23486Reference
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1971
9B28238Reference
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1972
9B31959Reference
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Location:
Right side of tractor.Reference
Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor's cab.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Gas Batteries
1Reference
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Diesel Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
96Reference
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ROPS Charging amps
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45Reference
Cab Charging amps
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70Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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590Reference
Test results
Fuel use
28.8 l/hourReference
18.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
4619 kgReference
4159 kgReference
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
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Country of manufacturer
Row-Crop tractorReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic discReference
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Steering type
powerReference
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
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Maximum operating pressure
2,745 psiReference
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Remote Valves
1Reference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
189.5 cmReference
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Overall Length
410 cmReference
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Overall Width
270 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
15.5-38 inchReference
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Front Wheel tread range
Option 1: 7.50-18\\nOption 2: 56 to 8 inchesReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Massey Ferguson 4253 attachments
4253 Serial Numbers
1997
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F01001Reference
1998
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G01001Reference
1999
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H01001Reference
Massey Ferguson 4253 Height
ROPS
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261 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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203 cmReference
Cab
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261 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.