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Massey Ferguson 180 vs Massey Ferguson 563
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 180 vs Massey Ferguson 563
The Massey Ferguson 180 and the Massey Ferguson 563 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 64 hp. Massey Ferguson 563 is the lighter machine (4,962 kg vs 6,685 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 563 is the newer design (2006 vs 1964). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
64 hp
64 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (low-high) with the Multi-Power power shift.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
109.8 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
40.3 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
40.1 kWReference
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Displacement
3.4 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 114 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
7.1:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
6.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
46.5 kWReference
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Max power
38.7 kWReference
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Fuel Type
Option 1: Gasoline\\nOption 2: DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
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Rated engine speed
2,000Reference
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Bore and stroke
Option 1: 3.875x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.812x4.50 inchesReference
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Compression ratio
Option 1: 16:1\\nOption 2: 7:1\\nOption 3: 7.1:1Reference
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Cooling system
Option 1: liquid-cooled\\nOption 2: liquid-cooled inlineReference
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Engine (gross)
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47.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
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47.7 kWReference
Coolant capacity
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10.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
shuttleReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dual dry discReference
305mm dry discReference
Transmission Type
GearReference
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Rear Axle Drive Type
planetaryReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
47.7 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
47.5 kWReference
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Type
unsynchronized gearReference
open centerReference
Pressure
103.4 barReference
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Valves
1Reference
2Reference
Total flow
18.2 lpmReference
71.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
I/IIReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
42.3 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
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34.8 LReference
Pump flow
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50.7 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1229 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
236 cmReference
194 cmReference
Weight
6685 to 6755 poundsReference
4962 to 5456 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-15Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
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Ag front
7.50-15Reference
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Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
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Length
320 cmReference
322 cmReference
Width
185 cmReference
169 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
207 cmReference
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Gas Operating
3032 kgReference
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Diesel Operating
3064 kgReference
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Ballasted
3930 kgReference
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2WD Rear tire
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14.9-24Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 12.5/80-18. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
Height
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234 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight
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2250 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
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2474 kgReference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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124 to 175 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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121 to 162 cmReference
Rear tread
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132 to 193 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 180 attachments
180 Serial Numbers
1965
645000001Reference
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1966
645002423Reference
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1967
9A1000Reference
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1968
9A39836Reference
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1969
9A63158Reference
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1970
9A87325Reference
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1971
9A107597Reference
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1972
9A128141Reference
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1973
9A152025Reference
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1974
9A179544Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate mounted below the instrument panel on the 180.Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
25Reference
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Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
20.4 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3199 kgReference
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General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
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Country of manufacturer
Option 1: Row-Crop tractor\\nOption 2: Detroit, Michigan, USAReference
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Capacities
Capacity
Option 1: 236 ci\\nOption 2: 206 ciReference
34.8 LReference
Fuel
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48.1 LReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
differential mechanical discReference
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Steering type
powerReference
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
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Maximum operating pressure
1,500 psiReference
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Remote Valves
1Reference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
207.6 cmReference
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Overall Length
320 cmReference
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Overall Width
185.4 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
15.5-38 inchReference
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Front Wheel tread range
7.50-15Reference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
4WDReference
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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.