Compare/Massey Ferguson 4455 vs Massey Ferguson 596

Massey Ferguson 4455 vs Massey Ferguson 596

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4455 vs Massey Ferguson 596

The Massey Ferguson 4455 and the Massey Ferguson 596 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 4455 leads on rated power with 100 hp against 99 hp. Massey Ferguson 596 is the lighter machine (6,812 kg vs 7,606 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 596 holds more fuel (104.8 L vs 70.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 596 is the newer design (2006 vs 2004). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 4455 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 596 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

100 hp

99 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Massey FergusonReference

Four gears in three ranges with a mechanical shuttle. Optional push-button power clutch.Reference

PTO performanceReference

Drive

4x2 2WDl 4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

95.0 LReference

104.8 LReference

Engine

74.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

74.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual paper elementsReference

Rated RPM

2270Reference

2200Reference

Torque

359.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,270 RPMReference

2,200 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

120.2 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.25x4.72 inchesReference

4.134x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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73.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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73.8 kWReference

Compression

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18.2:1Reference

Max power

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68.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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65.3 kWReference

Compression ratio

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18.2:1Reference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

open centerReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

Mechanical shuttle 12F and 12RReference

partial sync : 12F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

2WDReference

4WDReference

Transmission

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partial syncReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

190.0 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

54.9 lpmReference

64.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

3299 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

295mm dry discReference

330mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2074Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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63.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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68.4 kWReference

Total flow

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94.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1904 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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67.4 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

224 cmReference

229 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

239 cmReference

237 cmReference

Weight

7606 to 8113 poundsReference

6812 to 8385 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

18.4-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

2WD Length

395 cmReference

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4WD Length

405 cmReference

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Width

217 cmReference

199 cmReference

Height (cab)

254 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3450 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3680 kgReference

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2WD Front tread

140 to 161 cmReference

138 to 198 cmReference

4WD Front tread

130 to 181 cmReference

167 to 212 cmReference

Rear tread

140 to 211 cmReference

162 to 223 cmReference

Length

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365 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3089 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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3299 kgReference

2WD cab Shipping

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3430 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping

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3640 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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3803 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS platform model availableReference

Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

Country of manufacturer

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BrazilReference

Capacities

Capacity

268.5 ciReference

268.6 ciReference

Power

Max Power

99.9 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,000@2,074 RPMReference

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PTO Power

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85 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

Independent hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

powerReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.5 gpmReference

25 gpmReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,756 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 4 valvesReference

2 or 3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,299.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

239 cmReference

238 cmReference

Height Over Cab

270 cmReference

270.5 cmReference

Overall Length

405.9 cmReference

373.4 cmReference

Overall Width

217.9 cmReference

212.6 cmReference

Overall weight

3,680 kgReference

3,299.9 kgReference

Height Over ROPS

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255.3 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

16.9R34Reference

2WD 18.4-30Reference

Rear wheel tread range

55.5 to 83.1 inchesReference

64 to 88.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

10.00-16Reference

10.00-16 (2WD) | 13.6-24 (4WD)Reference

Front Wheel tread range

51.2 to 71.5 inchesReference

66.1 to 83.5 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

trueReference

Variants

596LP

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low-profileReference

Massey Ferguson 596 Height

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257 cmReference

ROPS

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255 cmReference

Cab

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270 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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19.3 l/hourReference

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.