Compare/Massey Ferguson 1650 vs Massey Ferguson ZT 1638

Massey Ferguson 1650 vs Massey Ferguson ZT 1638

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1650 vs Massey Ferguson ZT 1638

The Massey Ferguson 1650 and the Massey Ferguson ZT 1638 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 1638 is the lighter machine (263 kg vs 362 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1650 holds more fuel (10.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson ZT 1638 is the newer design (2002 vs 1976). 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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Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

SnapperReference

SimplicityReference

Sundstrand hydrostatic with Peerless 2518 transaxle. Right-hand treadle pedal to control speed and direction. Tractor must be stopped with brake pedal depressed to shift range. After serial number 201320 a Eaton transmission was used.Reference

air-cooledReference

Steering

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hydrostatic differentialReference

Variants

1650

similar Snapper modelReference

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ZT16

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similar Simplicity modelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

10.4 LReference

7.6 LReference

Displacement

35.9 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

95 x 83 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Idle RPM

2100-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RH 10Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Oil change

300 hReference

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Rated RPM

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3400Reference

Transmission

Sundstrand Series 15 - HT90Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

M-1110 ATFReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear lift (at ends)

294 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

79 kgReference

263 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

105 cmReference

104 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

115 cmReference

110 cmReference

Shipping weight

362 kgReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

20 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

20 cmReference

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Front tread

73 cmReference

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Rear tread

77 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 1650 attachments

1650 Serial Number Location

1650 Serial Numbers

1976

200001Reference

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1977

200854Reference

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1978

201321Reference

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1979

202582Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

43Reference

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Attachment overview

48" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

121 cmReference

96 cmReference

Drive

beltReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

Massey Ferguson ZT 1638 attachments

38" Mower deck

Overall width

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125 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.