Compare/Massey Ferguson 16 vs Massey Ferguson ZT 1644

Massey Ferguson 16 vs Massey Ferguson ZT 1644

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 16 vs Massey Ferguson ZT 1644

The Massey Ferguson 16 and the Massey Ferguson ZT 1644 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Massey Ferguson ZT 1644 is the lighter machine (281 kg vs 426 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 16 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson ZT 1644 is the newer design (1999 vs 1975). 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

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Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

AMFReference

SimplicityReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Steering

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hydrostatic differentialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

7.6 LReference

Displacement

35.9 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

95 x 83 mmReference

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Power

11.9 kWReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

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3400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

426 kgReference

281 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

13x5.0-6Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

13x5.0-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Length

179 cmReference

156 cmReference

Width

92 cmReference

104 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

113 cmReference

110 cmReference

Ground clearance

16 cmReference

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Front tread

71 cmReference

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Rear tread

71 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 16 attachments

16 Serial Number Location

16 Serial Numbers

1975

200001Reference

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1976

202651Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

42Reference

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Attachment overview

48" Mower deck

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

121 cmReference

111 cmReference

Cut height

5 to 11 cmReference

3 to 10 cmReference

Variants

ZT16

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similar Simplicity modelReference

Massey Ferguson ZT 1644 attachments

44" Mower deck

Overall width

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142 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.