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Massey Ferguson 147 vs Massey Ferguson 251XE
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 147 vs Massey Ferguson 251XE
The Massey Ferguson 147 and the Massey Ferguson 251XE are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Massey Ferguson 251XE is the newer design (2001 vs 1980). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
45 hp
45 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
94 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dual dryReference
Compression
18.5:1Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.0 LReference
6.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.3 LReference
9.4 LReference
Engine
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35.8 kWReference
Power
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35.8 kWReference
Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Rated RPM
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2250Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
33.6 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
29.9 LReference
42.0 LReference
Capacity
29.9 LReference
42.0 LReference
Rear PTO
live (two-stage clutch)Reference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Type
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gearReference
Pressure
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175.1 barReference
Valves
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2Reference
Pump flow
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36.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IReference
Control
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top-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1099 kgReference
Engine RPM
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540@1908Reference
Capacities
Fuel
38.6 LReference
57.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
182 cmReference
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Front tire
5x15Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
11x28Reference
14.9x24Reference
Ag front
5.5x16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
12x28Reference
14.9x24Reference
Length
299 cmReference
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Width
124 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
138 cmReference
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Front tread
101 to 130 cmReference
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Rear tread
92 to 130 cmReference
144 to 172 cmReference
2WD Wheelbase
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198 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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199 cmReference
Weight
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4738 to 5238 poundsReference
2WD Length
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337 cmReference
4WD Length
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342 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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245 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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236 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight
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2149 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
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2375 kgReference
Ground clearance
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26 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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127 to 183 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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139 to 147 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 251XE attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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35Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
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.