Compare/Massey Ferguson 1655 vs Massey Ferguson 216GTX

Massey Ferguson 1655 vs Massey Ferguson 216GTX

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1655 vs Massey Ferguson 216GTX

The Massey Ferguson 1655 and the Massey Ferguson 216GTX 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 216GTX is the lighter machine (315 kg vs 860 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1655 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 216GTX is the newer design (1991 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

IngersollReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

43.3 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 67 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Compression

6.2:1Reference

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Idle RPM

1800-3650Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.635 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.127 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.330 mmReference

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Transmission

Sundstrand Series 15 - HT90Reference

Hy-DriveReference

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydraulic driveReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

1.9 LReference

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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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

132 cmReference

116 cmReference

Weight

860 to 950 poundsReference

315 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Length

198 cmReference

167 cmReference

Width

115 cmReference

102 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

121 cmReference

102 cmReference

1655 Weight

390 kgReference

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1655A Weight

430 kgReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

20 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

20 cmReference

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Front tread

81 cmReference

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Rear tread

85 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 1655 attachments

1655 Serial Number Location

1655 Serial Numbers

1976

1Reference

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1977

854Reference

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1978

3692Reference

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1979

3822Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

3016

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similar Ingersoll modelReference

Massey Ferguson 216GTX attachments

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.