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Massey Ferguson 251XE vs Massey Ferguson 35X
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 251XE vs Massey Ferguson 35X
The Massey Ferguson 251XE and the Massey Ferguson 35X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Massey Ferguson 35X is the lighter machine (1,497 kg vs 4,738 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 251XE is the newer design (2001 vs 1962). 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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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
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Fit score
Best match
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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
45 hp
45 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
liquid-cooledReference
Multi-Power adds a Low-High power shift to the basic transmission. The transmission will free-wheel in Multi-Power low, it must be set to high for engine braking.Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
35.8 kWReference
33.2 kWReference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 127 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Power
35.8 kWReference
33.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dryReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Rated RPM
2250Reference
2250Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.0 LReference
30.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
9.4 LReference
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Fuel tank
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38.6 LReference
Fuel system
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indirect injectionReference
Compression
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17.4:1Reference
Idle RPM
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500-2375Reference
Torque
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161.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1300Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,250Reference
Bore and stroke
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3.60x5.00 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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Multi-PowerReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
33.6 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
42.0 LReference
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Type
gearReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
42.0 LReference
152.7 ciReference
Pressure
175.1 barReference
137.9 barReference
Valves
2Reference
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Pump flow
36.0 lpmReference
14.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
top-link draft sensingReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1099 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Clutch
dry discReference
279.4mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1908Reference
540@1700Reference
Rear lift
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1134 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
57.9 LReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
198 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
199 cmReference
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Weight
4738 to 5238 poundsReference
1497 kgReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
12.4/11-28Reference
Ag front
6.00x16Reference
4.00-19Reference
Ag rear
14.9x24Reference
10-28Reference
2WD Length
337 cmReference
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4WD Length
342 cmReference
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Width
182 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
245 cmReference
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Height (Folded ROPS)
236 cmReference
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2WD Shipping weight
2149 kgReference
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4WD Shipping weight
2375 kgReference
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Ground clearance
26 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
127 to 183 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
139 to 147 cmReference
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Rear tread
144 to 172 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Length
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297 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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137 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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201 cmReference
Operating weight
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1497 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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3302 kgReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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32 cmReference
Front tread
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121 to 203 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 251XE attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
35Reference
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Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
35X Serial Numbers
1962
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302413Reference
1963
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307231Reference
1964
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352255Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the instrument panel.Reference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
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Massey FergusonReference
Power
Rated Power
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44.5 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
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open centerReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,350 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
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1,179.3 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
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292.1 cmReference
Overall Width
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162.6 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
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12.4/11-28 inchReference
Front Wheel tread range
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6.00-16Reference
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.