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Massey Ferguson 235 vs Massey Ferguson 354GE
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 235 vs Massey Ferguson 354GE
The Massey Ferguson 235 and the Massey Ferguson 354GE are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. Massey Ferguson 235 is the lighter machine (3,830 kg vs 4,740 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 354GE is the newer design (1994 vs 1975). 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
42 hp
42 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides two-speed power shift to each gear.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Steering
powerReference
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Variants
orchard
low-profileReference
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vineyard
narrow low-profileReference
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354S
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narrowReference
354GE
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low-profileReference
354V
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ultra-narrowReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
26.1 kWReference
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Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 103 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dryReference
Compression
7.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2250Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
9.5 LReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.330 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
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Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
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Oil change
annuallyReference
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Idle RPM
725-2500Reference
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Power at rated engine speed
30.7 kWReference
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Max power
25.3 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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45.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and 12 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
279mm dry discReference
Oil type
MF PermatranReference
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Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
31.3 kWReference
31.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
31.6 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
30.3 LReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
creeperReference
Capacity
30.3 LReference
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Pressure
206.8 barReference
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Valves
0 to 2Reference
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Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
54.1 lpmReference
Total flow
73.8 lpmReference
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Steering flow
18.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@1700Reference
540@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
25.3 kWReference
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Rear valves
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2Reference
Front valves
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3Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
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2600 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
189 cmReference
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Weight
3830 to 4135 poundsReference
4740 to 4961 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
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Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
14.9-24Reference
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Length
294 cmReference
332 cmReference
Width
164 cmReference
137 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
147 cmReference
137 cmReference
Front tread
121 to 182 cmReference
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Rear tread
132 to 182 cmReference
99 to 129 cmReference
Gas Shipping
1737 kgReference
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Diesel Shipping
1850 kgReference
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Gas Operating
1873 kgReference
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Diesel Operating
1875 kgReference
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Ballasted
2658 kgReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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195 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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189 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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14.9LR20Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 14.9LR20Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.0/75-16. Rear: 14.9LR20Reference
Height (hood)
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123 cmReference
2WD Weight
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2150 kgReference
4WD Weight
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2250 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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36 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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108 to 129 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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107 to 137 cmReference
235 Serial Number Location
235 Serial Numbers
1975
9A207681Reference
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1976
9A232539Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
37Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gas Battery AH
60Reference
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Diesel Battery AH
95Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
12.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1947 kgReference
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Speeds
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.