Compare/Massey Ferguson 245 vs Massey Ferguson 254

Massey Ferguson 245 vs Massey Ferguson 254

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 245 vs Massey Ferguson 254

The Massey Ferguson 245 and the Massey Ferguson 254 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. Massey Ferguson 254 is the lighter machine (2,487 kg vs 3,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 254 is the newer design (1982 vs 1976). 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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Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

LandiniReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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Massey FergusonReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

26.1 kWReference

25.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 103 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

paper and felt elements with precleanerReference

oil bathReference

Compression

7.4:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

25.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.0 LReference

10.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

30.6 kWReference

32.3 kWReference

Max power

24.6 kWReference

25.3 kWReference

Fuel tank

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60.6 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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179.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

synchromeshReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

Multi PowerReference

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Clutch

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11-inch dual dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

32.0 kWReference

32.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

25.0 LReference

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Capacity

25.0 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1415 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1683Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

25.5 kWReference

30.4 kWReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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34.8 lpmReference

Control

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draft and position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2299 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1664 kgReference

Front PTO

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direct-driveReference

Front PTO Type

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2250Reference

Capacities

Fuel

48.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

3900 to 4050 poundsReference

2487 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

9.5-20Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

355 cmReference

Width

180 cmReference

173 cmReference

Height

148 cmReference

240 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

23 cmReference

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Front tread

121 to 203 cmReference

151 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 193 cmReference

139 to 190 cmReference

Gas Operating

1769 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

1837 kgReference

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Ballasted

2789 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Operating weight

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2487 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3299 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 245 attachments

245 Serial Numbers

1974

9A202190Reference

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1975

9A207681Reference

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1976

9A232539Reference

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1977

9A254045Reference

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1978

9A276935Reference

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1979

9A296946Reference

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1980

9A326169Reference

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1981

9A339343Reference

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1982

9A350584Reference

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1983

9A354679Reference

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Location:

Below instrument panelReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

32Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

96Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

1949 kgReference

2394 kgReference

Variants

253

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

5830

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similar Landini modelReference

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.