Compare/Massey Ferguson 394GE vs Massey Ferguson 430

Massey Ferguson 394GE vs Massey Ferguson 430

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 394GE vs Massey Ferguson 430

The Massey Ferguson 394GE and the Massey Ferguson 430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 430 leads on rated power with 74 hp against 73 hp. Massey Ferguson 394GE is the lighter machine (4,895 kg vs 5,016 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 430 is the newer design (2004 vs 1994). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 430 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 394GE if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

73 hp

74 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulic (optional)Reference

Variants

394S

narrowReference

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394GE

low profileReference

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394HC

high clearanceReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

45.4 LReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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55.2 kWReference

Power

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55.2 kWReference

Torque

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291.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

synchro shuttleReference

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

305mm cerametalicReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

54.4 kWReference

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Rear valves

2Reference

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Front valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

42.4 lpmReference

52.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

2/1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

2600 kgReference

1789 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1960Reference

540@1789Reference

Hydraulic system

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42.0 LReference

Capacity

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42.0 LReference

Pressure

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175.0 barReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Control

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draft, position and response controlReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

207 cmReference

205 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

201 cmReference

212 cmReference

Weight

4895 to 5248 poundsReference

5016 to 6338 poundsReference

Front tire

9.00-10Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9LR20Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 14.9LR20Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.0/75-16. Rear: 14.9LR20Reference

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Length

344 cmReference

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Width

137 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

137 cmReference

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Height (hood)

123 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2220 kgReference

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4WD Weight

2380 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

36 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

108 to 149 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

110 to 134 cmReference

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Rear tread

99 to 129 cmReference

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Rear tire

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13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 280/70R20. Rear: 13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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351 cmReference

4WD Length

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357 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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237 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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181 cmReference

Height (cab)

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237 cmReference

2WD ROPS Operating

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2275 kgReference

2WD cab Operating

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2505 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2575 kgReference

4WD cab Operating

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2874 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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48.1 LReference

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.