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Massey Ferguson 270 vs Massey Ferguson 565

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 270 vs Massey Ferguson 565

The Massey Ferguson 270 and the Massey Ferguson 565 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Massey Ferguson 565 is the lighter machine (2,769 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 79.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 270 is the newer design (1983 vs 1977). 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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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

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

Three gears in low and high ranges with two-speed Multi-Power power shift.Reference

Original price

$19,000 (1986)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

79.5 LReference

79.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

34.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

block heater (optional)Reference

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Compression

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

41.5 kWReference

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Max power

34.5 kWReference

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Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Torque

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230.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2000Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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7.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

Multi-PowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

41.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

41.6 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

62.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

independent optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional)Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

38.4 kWReference

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Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Pump flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1542 kgReference

Clutch

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hydraulic (independent)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

224 cmReference

Weight

5258 to 6900 poundsReference

2769 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

16.9/14-30Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

6.00-19Reference

Ag rear

15.5-38Reference

14.9/13-28Reference

Length

373 cmReference

377 cmReference

Width

215 cmReference

185 cmReference

Front tread

137 to 177 cmReference

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Rear tread

149 to 228 cmReference

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Shipping

2385 kgReference

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Operating

3129 kgReference

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Ballasted

3717 kgReference

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Height (cab)

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241 cmReference

Operating weight

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2769 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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32 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

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Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3613 kgReference

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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.