Compare/Massey Ferguson 397 vs Massey Ferguson 583

Massey Ferguson 397 vs Massey Ferguson 583

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 397 vs Massey Ferguson 583

The Massey Ferguson 397 and the Massey Ferguson 583 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. Massey Ferguson 397 is the lighter machine (3,640 kg vs 5,578 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 397 holds more fuel (101.8 L vs 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 583 is the newer design (2006 vs 1987). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

80 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

4-cylinderReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel tank

101.8 LReference

104.9 LReference

Engine

59.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 127 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

59.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

283.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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99.9 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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104.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

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59.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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59.7 kWReference

Compression

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18.2:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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54.9 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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4.134x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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18.2:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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partial synchReference

Clutch

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305mm dry discReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

37.1 lpmReference

85.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

3650 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000/groundReference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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54.9 kWReference

Type

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open centerReference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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54.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1790 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independent (optional, standard with cab)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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50.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

242 cmReference

229 cmReference

Weight

3640 kgReference

5578 to 7319 poundsReference

Front tire

13.6-24Reference

9.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

13.6-24Reference

9.5L-15Reference

Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

16.9-30Reference

Length

385 cmReference

343 cmReference

Height

266 cmReference

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Width

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199 cmReference

Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2530 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2859 kgReference

2WD cab Shipping

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2990 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping

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3319 kgReference

2WD ROPS Operating

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2721 kgReference

Variants

583LP

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low-profileReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Massey Ferguson 583 Height

Test results

Fuel use

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16.3 l/hourReference

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Country of manufacturer

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BrazilReference

Capacities

Capacity

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268.6 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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80 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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70 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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22.5 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 or 3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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260.1 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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267 cmReference

Overall Length

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358.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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200.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,859.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9-30Reference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5L-15Reference

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.