Compare/Massey Ferguson 148 vs Massey Ferguson 1749

Massey Ferguson 148 vs Massey Ferguson 1749

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 148 vs Massey Ferguson 1749

The Massey Ferguson 148 and the Massey Ferguson 1749 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. Massey Ferguson 148 is the lighter machine (1,784 kg vs 3,913 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1749 is the newer design (2013 vs 1972). 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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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

Engine

36.5 kWReference

36.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

86 x 95 mmReference

Power

36.5 kWReference

36.0 kWReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2500Reference

Torque

177.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

28.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.2 LReference

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Fuel tank

—

54.9 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

—

diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filterReference

Fuel system

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high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,500 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

—

Tier IV diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filterReference

Bore and stroke

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3.386x3.74 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled inlineReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry plateReference

wet discReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

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Transmission Type

—

Power ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

—

bull gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.7 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

28.4 LReference

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Capacity

28.4 LReference

101 ciReference

Total flow

42.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear lift

1449 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent (with Multi-Power)Reference

independentReference

Type

—

hydrostaticReference

Valves

—

1 to 3Reference

SCV flow

—

43.9 lpmReference

Control

—

draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1399 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

—

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

—

2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

47.7 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

193 cmReference

Weight

1784 kgReference

3913 to 4354 poundsReference

Front tire

6x19Reference

9.5x16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11x32Reference

13.6x28Reference

Ag front

6x16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6/12x28Reference

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Length

326 cmReference

336 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

166 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

144 cmReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 16.9x24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x10.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18.00-20Reference

Industrial front

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250/80R16Reference

Industrial rear

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360/80R28Reference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1774 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1974 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1749 attachments

Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Battery volts

—

12Reference

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

—

JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post folding ROPSReference

Power

Max Power

—

48.3 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

—

39 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

—

2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open center gear pumpReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position control | draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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236 cmReference

Overall Length

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336 cmReference

Overall Width

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166.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,774.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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13.6x28Reference

Front Wheel Type

—

9.5x16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.