Compare/Massey Ferguson 148 vs Massey Ferguson 2605

Massey Ferguson 148 vs Massey Ferguson 2605

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 148 vs Massey Ferguson 2605

The Massey Ferguson 148 and the Massey Ferguson 2605 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 148 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. Massey Ferguson 148 is the lighter machine (1,784 kg vs 4,080 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2605 is the newer design (2007 vs 1972). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 148 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 2605 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

38 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

TAFEReference

Distributor

—

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Final drives

—

direct driveReference

Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears, plus reverse, with high and low rangesReference

Engine

36.5 kWReference

—

Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

36.5 kWReference

—

Compression

16.5:1Reference

18.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

2000Reference

Torque

177.5 NmReference

147.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

28.2 LReference

—

Coolant capacity

10.2 LReference

—

Fuel tank

—

42.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

—

28.3 kWReference

Emissions

—

Tier IIReference

Power (gross)

—

28.3 kWReference

Fuel system

—

direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

—

thermostartReference

Firing order

—

1-2-3Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

—

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,000 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

—

Tier IIReference

Engine torque at rated speed

—

49.4 kgReference

Bore and stroke

—

3.60x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

—

18.5:1Reference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry plateReference

dry discReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

CenterShiftReference

Transmission Type

—

Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

—

CenterShift - 8F and 2RReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WD | 2 WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

—

direct driveReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.7 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

28.4 LReference

—

Capacity

28.4 LReference

152.6 ciReference

Total flow

42.8 lpmReference

79.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1449 kgReference

—

Rear PTO

independent (with Multi-Power)Reference

independentReference

Type

—

open centerReference

Valves

—

0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

—

37.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

—

26.1 lpmReference

Control

—

position and top-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

—

1449 kgReference

Rear Arms

—

extendable lower links optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

—

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

—

540@1790Reference

Capacities

Fuel

47.7 LReference

—

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

195.6 cmReference

Weight

1784 kgReference

4080 to 4530 poundsReference

Front tire

6x19Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11x32Reference

—

Ag front

6x16Reference

—

Ag rear

13.6/12x28Reference

—

Length

326 cmReference

330 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

—

Height (steering wheel)

144 cmReference

—

Ground clearance

27 cmReference

—

2WD Wheelbase

—

193 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

—

195 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

—

13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

—

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

—

Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Height (ROPS)

—

233 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

—

1850 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

—

2054 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

—

25 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 2605 attachments

Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

36Reference

Battery CCA

—

622Reference

Battery volts

—

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

622 CCAReference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

—

TAFEReference

SCV control

—

JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Open platform with two-post folding ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

—

Utility tractorReference

Power

Max Power

—

38 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

—

32 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

—

540@1,790 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

mechanical dry drumReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

—

20.9 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

—

open centerReference

Remote Valves

—

0 to 2 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

—

6.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

—

1,449.2 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position and top-link draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

—

233.7 cmReference

Overall Length

—

330.2 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

—

25.4 cmReference

Overall weight

—

2,054.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

—

13.6-28Reference

Front Wheel Type

—

6.00-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

—

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.