Compare/Massey Ferguson 1749 vs Massey Ferguson 233

Massey Ferguson 1749 vs Massey Ferguson 233

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1749 vs Massey Ferguson 233

The Massey Ferguson 1749 and the Massey Ferguson 233 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1749 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. Massey Ferguson 233 is the lighter machine (2,224 kg vs 3,913 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 233 holds more fuel (60.9 L vs 54.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1749 is the newer design (2013 vs 1983). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1749 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 233 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

38 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

54.9 LReference

60.9 LReference

Engine

36.0 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.7 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 95 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filterReference

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Power

36.0 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Fuel system

high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2150Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IV diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filterReference

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Bore and stroke

3.386x3.74 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled inlineReference

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Torque

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153.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

bull gearReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.1 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

synchromeshReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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SCV flow

43.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1399 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Pressure

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170.1 barReference

Pump flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2300 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1916Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

193 cmReference

214 cmReference

Weight

3913 to 4354 poundsReference

2224 kgReference

Front tire

9.5x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 16.9x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x10.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18.00-20Reference

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Industrial front

250/80R16Reference

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Industrial rear

360/80R28Reference

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Length

336 cmReference

352 cmReference

Width

166 cmReference

175 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1774 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1974 kgReference

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Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-32Reference

Height

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217 cmReference

Max weight

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3499 kgReference

Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 1749 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

101 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

48.3 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

39 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open center gear pumpReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control | draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

236 cmReference

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Overall Length

336 cmReference

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Overall Width

166.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,774.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6x28Reference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5x16Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.