Compare/Massey Ferguson 3080 vs Massey Ferguson 4253

Massey Ferguson 3080 vs Massey Ferguson 4253

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 3080 vs Massey Ferguson 4253

The Massey Ferguson 3080 and the Massey Ferguson 4253 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 3080 leads on rated power with 96 hp against 95 hp. Massey Ferguson 4253 is the lighter machine (6,914 kg vs 9,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 4253 is the newer design (1997 vs 1986). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 3080 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 4253 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

96 hp

95 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in two ranges (low/high) two a two-speed synchronized hi-lo shift for each gear. Standard transmission on the cab-equipped 4233.Reference

Fuel tank

189.2 LReference

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Engine

71.4 kWReference

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Displacement

5.8 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Power

71.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Engine (net)

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70.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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48.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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70.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.3:1Reference

Torque

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374.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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6.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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17.5 LReference

Max power

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48.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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61.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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63.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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62.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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50.0 LReference

Type

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synchronized shuttleReference

Capacity

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50.0 LReference

Pressure

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210.0 barReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

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37.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2260 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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62.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

9200 to 9700 poundsReference

6914 to 8430 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9R38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 16.9R38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6R28. Rear: 16.9R38Reference

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Length

447 cmReference

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Height (cab)

277 cmReference

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2WD Weight

4173 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4399 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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236 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

Ag front

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7.5L-15Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-30Reference

2WD Length

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403 cmReference

4WD Length

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406 cmReference

Width

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200 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Front axle

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4WDReference

2WD Front tread

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144 to 195 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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139 to 190 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

Operating

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3823 kgReference

Max rear axle

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4536 kgReference

Steering wheel

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170 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 3080 attachments

Attachment overview

Capacities

Cab Fuel

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127.2 LReference

ROPS Fuel

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110.1 LReference

Massey Ferguson 4253 attachments

4253 Serial Numbers

1997

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F01001Reference

1998

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G01001Reference

1999

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H01001Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor's cab.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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70Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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590Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Massey Ferguson 4253 Height

ROPS

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261 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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203 cmReference

Cab

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261 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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18.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4159 kgReference

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.