Compare/Massey Ferguson 394HC vs Massey Ferguson 430

Massey Ferguson 394HC vs Massey Ferguson 430

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 394HC vs Massey Ferguson 430

The Massey Ferguson 394HC 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 430 is the lighter machine (5,016 kg vs 6,510 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 394HC 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

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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

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

79.5 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

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

54.1 lpmReference

52.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

2/1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

3851 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

214 cmReference

205 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

212 cmReference

Weight

6510 to 7078 poundsReference

5016 to 6338 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5-20Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6R38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.5-20. Rear: 13.6R38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6R38. Rear: 13.6R38Reference

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2WD Length

379 cmReference

351 cmReference

4WD Length

381 cmReference

357 cmReference

2WD Width

196 cmReference

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4WD Width

201 cmReference

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2WD Height (hood)

171 cmReference

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4WD Height (hood)

166 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2952 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3210 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

76 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

60 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

68 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

161 to 205 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

166 to 216 cmReference

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Rear tread

150 to 226 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

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.