Compare/Massey Ferguson 387 vs Massey Ferguson 5609

Massey Ferguson 387 vs Massey Ferguson 5609

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 387 vs Massey Ferguson 5609

The Massey Ferguson 387 and the Massey Ferguson 5609 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 387 leads on rated power with 71 hp against 70 hp. Massey Ferguson 387 is the lighter machine (3,640 kg vs 8,426 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5609 holds more fuel (160.1 L vs 101.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5609 is the newer design (2013 vs 1987). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 387 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 5609 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

71 hp

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Final drives

—

internal planetaryReference

Differential lock

—

full locking electro-hydraulicReference

Trailer brakes

—

hydraulic (optional)Reference

Engine

4-cylinderReference

With 16.9-38 R1 rear tires.Reference

Fuel tank

101.8 LReference

160.1 LReference

Engine

52.9 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

108 x 120 mmReference

Power

52.9 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

268.1 NmReference

404.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1600Reference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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external exhaust gas recirculation with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) (EGR)Reference

Maximum Power

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70.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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high pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

—

dual stage dryReference

Pre-heating

—

intake heaterReference

Idle RPM

—

850-2402Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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65.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.5 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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135.2 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.25x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

32 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Dyna-4Reference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Dyna-4 - 16 F and 16R || Creeper - 32 F and 32RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

—

internal planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

37.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

3650 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000/groundReference

540/540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

52.2 kWReference

Type

—

creeperReference

Pressure

—

200.0 barReference

Valves

—

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

—

98.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

—

IIReference

Control

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electronic lower link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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4300 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3220 kgReference

Front Hitch

—

II (optional)Reference

Front lift (at ends)

—

2494 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

—

wet discReference

Engine RPM

—

1000@1560Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

242 cmReference

246 cmReference

Weight

3640 kgReference

8426 to 8978 poundsReference

Front tire

13.6-24Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

16.9R38Reference

Ag front

13.6-24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

16.9R38Reference

Length

385 cmReference

425 cmReference

Height

266 cmReference

—

Width

—

201 cmReference

Height (cab)

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282 cmReference

Ground clearance

—

44 cmReference

2WD Max front axle

—

2760 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

—

4762 kgReference

Max rear axle

—

4989 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 5609 attachments

Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

95Reference

Battery volts

—

12Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Max capacity

—

9752 kgReference

Capacity

—

201 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

—

13.7 qtsReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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12 valvesReference

Hydraulics Type

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Open CenterReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4 valvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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4,300.1 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electronic lower link draft controlReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category II (optional)Reference

Power

Max Power

—

95 hpReference

Rated Power

—

90 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

—

70 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

1,000 rpmReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,000@1,560 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic Wet Disk BrakesReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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282.7 cmReference

Overall Length

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425.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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201.4 cmReference

Overall weight

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4,072.3 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9R38Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.