Compare/Massey Ferguson 400 vs Massey Ferguson 500B

Massey Ferguson 400 vs Massey Ferguson 500B

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 400 vs Massey Ferguson 500B

The Massey Ferguson 400 and the Massey Ferguson 500B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 500B leads on rated power with 125 hp against 85 hp. Massey Ferguson 400 is the lighter machine (22,930 kg vs 28,765 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 500B is the newer design (1973 vs 1971). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 500B for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 400 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

85 hp

125 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Engine

Engine (net)

63.4 kWReference

93.2 kWReference

Displacement

5.8 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

96 x 127 mmReference

108 x 114 mmReference

Power (net)

63.4 kWReference

93.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Torque

317.3 NmReference

474.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

24.2 LReference

39.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

20.1 LReference

51.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

2 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

120.0 LReference

249.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

25.5 LReference

121.1 LReference

Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

25.5 LReference

121.1 LReference

Pressure

117.2 barReference

122.7 barReference

Pump flow

140.0 lpmReference

212.0 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

22930 to 23600 poundsReference

28765 to 28970 poundsReference

straight-arm dozer length

487 cmReference

523 cmReference

angling dozer length

487 cmReference

523 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

185 cmReference

220 cmReference

Shipping weight

10704 kgReference

13140 kgReference

Gauge

152 cmReference

167 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 400 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

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70Reference

Massey Ferguson 400 Tracks

Width

198 cmReference

213 cmReference

Length on ground

209 cmReference

220 cmReference

Area on ground

1.9 m²Reference

2.0 m²Reference

Ground pressure

0.6 barReference

Massey Ferguson 500B attachments

Massey Ferguson 500B Tracks

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