Compare/Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 451

Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 451

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 451

The Massey Ferguson 261 and the Massey Ferguson 451 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 4,738 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 451 is the newer design (2002 vs 1992). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 261 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 451 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

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with left-hand shuttle lever.Reference

Original price

$16,400 (1997)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dual paper elementsReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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57.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Compression

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19.2:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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35.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

41.6 LReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Capacity

41.6 LReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear PTO

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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35.6 kWReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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37.9 lpmReference

SCV flow

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54.9 lpmReference

Total flow

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85.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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30.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1099 kgReference

Clutch

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305mm dry discReference

Engine RPM

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540@1789Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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34.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

79.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

2440 kgReference

4738 to 5405 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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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

342 cmReference

Width

192 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

245 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Industrial front

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12.8/80-18Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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185 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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26 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2149 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2375 kgReference

2WD Operating

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2451 kgReference

261 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Massey Ferguson 451 attachments

451 Serial Number Location

451 Serial Numbers

2002

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BL00001Reference

2003

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BM00001Reference

2004

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BN00001Reference

2005

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BP00001Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

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.