Compare/Massey Ferguson 397 vs Massey Ferguson 5420

Massey Ferguson 397 vs Massey Ferguson 5420

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 397 vs Massey Ferguson 5420

The Massey Ferguson 397 and the Massey Ferguson 5420 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 397 leads on rated power with 80 hp against 79 hp. Massey Ferguson 397 is the lighter machine (3,640 kg vs 3,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5420 holds more fuel (129.8 L vs 101.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5420 is the newer design (2011 vs 1987). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 397 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 5420 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

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

79 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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standardReference

Engine

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

101.8 LReference

129.8 LReference

Engine

59.7 kWReference

58.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

59.7 kWReference

58.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

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Torque

283.0 NmReference

305.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Maximum Power

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60.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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102.1 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.13x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Dyna-4Reference

Type

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four-speed power shiftReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Dyna-4 - 16F and 16RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

37.1 lpmReference

90.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

3650 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000/groundReference

540/1000Reference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

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99.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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32.2 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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4300 kgReference

Front lift

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2500 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2000Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

242 cmReference

246 cmReference

Weight

3640 kgReference

3800 kgReference

Front tire

13.6-24Reference

11.2R24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

16.9R30Reference

Ag front

13.6-24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

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Length

385 cmReference

422 cmReference

Height

266 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Massey Ferguson 5420 Height

Cab

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266 cmReference

General

Make & Model

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Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Capacities

Capacity

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268.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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81 hpReference

Rated Power

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79 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,000@2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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23.8 gpmReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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8.5 gpm (26.4 gpm)Reference

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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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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275.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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422.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,800.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9R30Reference

Front Wheel Type

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11.2R24Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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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.