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Massey Ferguson 270 vs Massey Ferguson 670
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 270 vs Massey Ferguson 670
The Massey Ferguson 270 and the Massey Ferguson 670 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Massey Ferguson 670 is the lighter machine (3,955 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 71.9 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
56 hp
56 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low range. Multi-Power provides a high-low power shift in each gear.Reference
With 15.8-38 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$19,000 (1986)Reference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
79.5 LReference
71.9 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
34.5 kWReference
34.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
block heater (optional)Reference
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Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
41.5 kWReference
41.5 kWReference
Max power
34.5 kWReference
34.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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34.3 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Multi-PowerReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
41.8 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
41.6 kWReference
41.5 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
open centerReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
2 or 3Reference
Total flow
64.3 lpmReference
64.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (optional)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
38.4 kWReference
38.4 kWReference
Pump flow
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26.5 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2013 kgReference
Clutch
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304mm dry discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
228 cmReference
Weight
5258 to 6900 poundsReference
3955 kgReference
Front tire
6.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
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Ag front
10.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
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Length
373 cmReference
391 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
205 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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2WD Rear tire
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15.5-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 15.5-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Operating weight
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3955 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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4173 kgReference
2WD Front tread
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137 to 177 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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147 to 177 cmReference
2WD Rear tread
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152 to 228 cmReference
4WD Rear tread
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165 to 172 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
alternatorReference
Charging amps
32Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
3613 kgReference
3613 kgReference
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.