Compare/Massey Ferguson 270 vs Massey Ferguson 274

Massey Ferguson 270 vs Massey Ferguson 274

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 270 vs Massey Ferguson 274

The Massey Ferguson 270 and the Massey Ferguson 274 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 270 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 55 hp. Massey Ferguson 274 is the lighter machine (2,714 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 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 270 is the newer design (1983 vs 1982). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 270 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 274 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

56 hp

55 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

LandiniReference

Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Original price

$19,000 (1986)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Distributor

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Massey FergusonReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

79.5 LReference

60.6 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

34.5 kWReference

34.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

block heater (optional)Reference

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Compression

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

41.5 kWReference

41.3 kWReference

Max power

34.5 kWReference

34.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

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Clutch

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11-inch dual dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

41.6 kWReference

41.3 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

synchromeshReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

2Reference

Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

38.4 kWReference

40.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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35.6 lpmReference

Control

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draft and position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1664 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1944Reference

Front PTO

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direct-driveReference

Front PTO Type

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2250Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

222 cmReference

Weight

5258 to 6900 poundsReference

2714 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

11.2-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

15.5-38Reference

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Length

373 cmReference

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Width

215 cmReference

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Front tread

137 to 177 cmReference

151 cmReference

Rear tread

149 to 228 cmReference

149 to 200 cmReference

Shipping

2385 kgReference

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Operating

3129 kgReference

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Ballasted

3717 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Operating weight

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2714 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3714 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

270 Serial Numbers

1983

286152Reference

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1984

287179Reference

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1985

288016Reference

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1986

288425Reference

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1987

288835Reference

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Location:

Bottom-right side of instrument panelReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

32Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

11.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

3613 kgReference

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Speeds

Variants

273

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

6830

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similar Landini modelReference

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.