Compare/Massey Ferguson 254 vs Massey Ferguson 550

Massey Ferguson 254 vs Massey Ferguson 550

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 254 vs Massey Ferguson 550

The Massey Ferguson 254 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 2,487 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 550 holds more fuel (67.4 L vs 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 254 is the newer design (1982 vs 1977). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

LandiniReference

Massey FergusonReference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Three gears in low and high ranges with two-speed Multi-Power power shift.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

253

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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5830

similar Landini modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

60.6 LReference

67.4 LReference

Engine

37.3 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

25.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

37.3 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

Torque

179.0 NmReference

169.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

18.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

32.3 kWReference

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Max power

25.3 kWReference

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Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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6.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

11-inch dual dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

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Multi-PowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

31.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

32.3 kWReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

137.9 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

34.8 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Control

draft and position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2299 kgReference

1415 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1664 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

Front PTO

direct-driveReference

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Front PTO Type

2250Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

30.4 kWReference

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Total flow

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62.5 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@1895 (independent)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

2487 kgReference

2082 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-20Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

12.4/11-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

355 cmReference

Width

173 cmReference

165 cmReference

Height

240 cmReference

231 cmReference

Operating weight

2487 kgReference

2082 kgReference

Ballasted weight

3299 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

30 cmReference

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Front tread

151 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 190 cmReference

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Ag front

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6.00-19Reference

Ag rear

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12.4/11-32Reference

Clearance (drawbar)

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28 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2394 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.