Compare/Massey Ferguson 2430 vs Massey Ferguson 294

Massey Ferguson 2430 vs Massey Ferguson 294

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2430 vs Massey Ferguson 294

The Massey Ferguson 2430 and the Massey Ferguson 294 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 294 leads on rated power with 67 hp against 66 hp. Massey Ferguson 294 is the lighter machine (3,048 kg vs 3,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2430 holds more fuel (90.1 L vs 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2430 is the newer design (2005 vs 1982). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 294 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 2430 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

66 hp

67 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

LandiniReference

Speedshift adds a two-speed power shift to the basic shuttle transmission. Optional creeper range expands total gears to 60 in each direction.Reference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Distributor

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Massey FergusonReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

293

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

8830

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similar Landini modelReference

2430ST

standardReference

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2430GE

low-profileReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

60.6 LReference

Engine

49.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 120 mmReference

101 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power

49.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2100Reference

Torque

210.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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41.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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50.3 kWReference

Max power

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41.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

11-inch dual dry discReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

synchromeshReference

Transmission

SpeedshiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

draft and position controlReference

Rear lift

3400 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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50.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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50.3 kWReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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35.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1664 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1944Reference

Front PTO

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direct-driveReference

Front PTO Type

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2250Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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48.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

221 cmReference

Weight

3050 kgReference

3048 kgReference

Front tire

12.4R20Reference

12.4x24Reference

Rear tire

14.9R30Reference

18.4x30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R20. Rear: 14.9R30Reference

Front: 12.4x24. Rear: 18.4x30Reference

Length

402 cmReference

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Width

187 cmReference

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Height (cab)

240 cmReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

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Operating weight

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3048 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3921 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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41 cmReference

Front tread

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156 cmReference

Rear tread

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154 to 205 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

294 Serial Numbers

1982

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2235938Reference

1983

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2236290Reference

1984

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2236511Reference

1985

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22300915Reference

1986

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22301652Reference

1987

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22302505Reference

1988

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22303121Reference

Location:

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Plate on the bottom-left side of the tractor's instrument panel.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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14.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2569 kgReference

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.