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Massey Ferguson 245 vs Massey Ferguson 550
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 245 vs Massey Ferguson 550
The Massey Ferguson 245 and the Massey Ferguson 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. Massey Ferguson 550 is the lighter machine (2,082 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 550 is the newer design (1977 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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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
43 hp
43 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Three gears in low and high ranges with two-speed Multi-Power power shift.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Engine
33.6 kWReference
35.0 kWReference
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
Power
33.6 kWReference
35.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper and felt elements with precleanerReference
dryReference
Compression
7.4:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
2250Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
25.0 LReference
6.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
30.6 kWReference
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Max power
24.6 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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67.4 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Torque
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169.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Multi PowerReference
Multi-PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
32.1 kWReference
31.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
32.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
25.0 LReference
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Capacity
25.0 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IIReference
Rear lift
1415 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1683Reference
540@1895 (independent)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
25.5 kWReference
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Pressure
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137.9 barReference
Pump flow
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36.0 lpmReference
Total flow
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62.5 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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1415 kgReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
48.0 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
189 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
3900 to 4050 poundsReference
2082 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
12.4/11-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Ag rear
13.6-28Reference
12.4/11-32Reference
Length
321 cmReference
355 cmReference
Width
180 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height
148 cmReference
231 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
23 cmReference
28 cmReference
Front tread
121 to 203 cmReference
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Rear tread
142 to 193 cmReference
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Gas Operating
1769 kgReference
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Diesel Operating
1837 kgReference
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Ballasted
2789 kgReference
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Operating weight
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2082 kgReference
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
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
32Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
96Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1949 kgReference
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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.