Compare/Massey Ferguson 250 vs Massey Ferguson 2850E

Massey Ferguson 250 vs Massey Ferguson 2850E

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 250 vs Massey Ferguson 2850E

The Massey Ferguson 250 and the Massey Ferguson 2850E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. Massey Ferguson 2850E is the lighter machine (1,749 kg vs 2,079 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2850E holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2850E is the newer design (2020 vs 1983). 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

41 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$15,800 (1986)Reference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

53.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

25.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Pre-heating

block heater (optional)Reference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

30.5 kWReference

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Max power

25.9 kWReference

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Engine

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36.4 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power

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36.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

30.5 kWReference

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Type

openReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Total flow

53.0 lpmReference

74.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

27.5 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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30.3 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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28.7 kWReference

Pump flow

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47.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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26.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1199 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1099 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

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Weight

2079 kgReference

1749 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

336 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

187 cmReference

178 cmReference

Operating weight

2079 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2612 kgReference

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Front tread

132 to 182 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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Height

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263 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

250 Serial Numbers

1983

621838Reference

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1984

624021Reference

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1985

627250Reference

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1986

629926Reference

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1987

632601Reference

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Location:

Below instrument consoleReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

32Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Test results

Fuel use

8.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1949 kgReference

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Speeds

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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.