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Massey Ferguson 254S vs Massey Ferguson 270
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 254S vs Massey Ferguson 270
The Massey Ferguson 254S and the Massey Ferguson 270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Massey Ferguson 254S is the lighter machine (4,674 kg vs 5,258 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 270 holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 62.1 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
56 hp
56 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
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Manufacturer
LandiniReference
Massey FergusonReference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Original price
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$19,000 (1986)Reference
Engine
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference
Fuel tank
62.1 LReference
79.5 LReference
Engine
41.8 kWReference
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Displacement
2.5 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power
41.8 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Torque
178.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1200Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
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34.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
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block heater (optional)Reference
Compression
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16:1Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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41.5 kWReference
Max power
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34.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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Multi-PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Total flow
36.0 lpmReference
64.3 lpmReference
Rear lift
2400 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000/groundReference
540/1000 (optional)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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41.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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41.6 kWReference
Type
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partial power shiftReference
Valves
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1 to 3Reference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Rear PTO
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independent (optional)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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38.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
2370 kgReference
5258 to 6900 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-32Reference
16.9-24Reference
Ag front
11.2-20Reference
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-32Reference
15.5-38Reference
Length
366 cmReference
373 cmReference
Height
240 cmReference
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Width
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215 cmReference
Front tread
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137 to 177 cmReference
Rear tread
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149 to 228 cmReference
Shipping
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2385 kgReference
Operating
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3129 kgReference
Ballasted
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3717 kgReference
270 Serial Numbers
1983
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286152Reference
1984
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287179Reference
1985
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288016Reference
1986
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288425Reference
1987
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288835Reference
Location:
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Bottom-right side of instrument panelReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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32Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3613 kgReference
Speeds
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.