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Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 4315
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 4315
The Massey Ferguson 261 and the Massey Ferguson 4315 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 53 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 4315 is the newer design (2001 vs 1992). 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
53 hp
53 hp
Confidence
98%
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
liquid-cooledReference
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
Engine
Engine
44.7 kWReference
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Displacement
3.9 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
95 x 127 mmReference
Power
44.7 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2250Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
14.0 LReference
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Fuel tank
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84.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
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39.5 kWReference
Engine (net)
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38.8 kWReference
Rated Power (net)
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38.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
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39.5 kWReference
Torque
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189.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1200Reference
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
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Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
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Type
sliding gearReference
synchromeshReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
live (two-stage clutch)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Pressure
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210.0 barReference
Pump flow
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54.9 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
79.5 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
222 cmReference
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Weight
2440 kgReference
5258 to 5809 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
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
386 cmReference
Width
192 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
245 cmReference
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Ground clearance
34 cmReference
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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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238 cmReference
2WD Weight
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2385 kgReference
4WD Weight
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2634 kgReference
261 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
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.