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Massey Ferguson 168 vs Massey Ferguson 273
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 168 vs Massey Ferguson 273
The Massey Ferguson 168 and the Massey Ferguson 273 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 59 hp. Massey Ferguson 168 is the lighter machine (2,207 kg vs 5,390 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 273 is the newer design (1983 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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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
59 hp
59 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Engine
Engine
51.5 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 122 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power
51.5 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
271.2 NmReference
238.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1250Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
29.6 LReference
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Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
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Fuel tank
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60.9 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Multi PowerReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
44.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
29.5 LReference
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Capacity
29.5 LReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Rear lift
1814 kgReference
2650 kgReference
Rear PTO
independent (with Multi Power)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Type
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synchromeshReference
Pressure
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170.1 barReference
Pump flow
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36.0 lpmReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1916Reference
Capacities
Fuel
79.5 LReference
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Max capacity
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4199 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
222 cmReference
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Weight
2207 kgReference
5390 to 5954 poundsReference
Front tire
7.5x16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
13.6/12x36Reference
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Ag front
7.5x16Reference
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Ag rear
13.6/12x36Reference
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Length
350 cmReference
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Width
182 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height
168 cmReference
221 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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220 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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217 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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16.9-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
2WD Length
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366 cmReference
4WD Length
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383 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
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46 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
2WD
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2444 kgReference
4WD
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2700 kgReference
Variants
6830
—
similar Landini modelReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.