Compare/Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 4220

Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 4220

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 4220

The Massey Ferguson 261 and the Massey Ferguson 4220 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 261 leads on rated power with 53 hp against 52 hp. Massey Ferguson 261 is the lighter machine (2,440 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 4220 is the newer design (1997 vs 1992). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 261 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 4220 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

53 hp

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

UrsusReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (Low/High) with additional two-speed synchronized range shift.Reference

Original price

$16,400 (1997)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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4WD Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

2WD Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic rearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

95 x 127 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2250Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.0 LReference

10.2 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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232.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

38.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

41.6 LReference

50.0 LReference

Type

sliding gearReference

synchromeshReference

Capacity

41.6 LReference

50.0 LReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control and mechanical draft controlReference

Rear PTO

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/540EReference

Pressure

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210.0 barReference

Valves

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1 to 4Reference

Pump flow

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37.9 lpmReference

Total flow

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60.0 lpmReference

Clutch

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305mm dry discReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1421Reference

Capacities

Fuel

79.5 LReference

84.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

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Weight

2440 kgReference

5258 to 5809 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

375 cmReference

373 cmReference

Width

192 cmReference

189 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

245 cmReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

27 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4R32Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4R32Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3R24. Rear: 12.4R32Reference

Height (cab)

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239 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2385 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2634 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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124 to 185 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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112 to 163 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 183 cmReference

261 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

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.