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Massey Ferguson 4608 vs Massey Ferguson 583
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 4608 vs Massey Ferguson 583
The Massey Ferguson 4608 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 583 is the lighter machine (5,578 kg vs 6,063 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 4608 holds more fuel (102.2 L vs 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 4608 is the newer design (2013 vs 2006). 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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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
80 hp
80 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Six synchronized gears in two ranges with left-hand power shuttle.Reference
PTO performanceReference
Original price
$46,290 (2015 Cab 4WD )Reference
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Final drives
internal planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical via foot pedalReference
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Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
102.2 LReference
104.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
55.9 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 120 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Interim Tier 4Reference
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Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation and diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) (EGR)Reference
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Power (net)
55.9 kWReference
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Power (gross)
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Fuel system
high pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 cylinderReference
4 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,200 RPMReference
2,200 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
4.252x4.724 inchesReference
4.134x5.00 inchesReference
ROPS Fuel tank
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99.9 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
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104.8 LReference
Compression
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18.2:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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54.9 kWReference
Compression ratio
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18.2:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission Type
Power ShuttleReference
GearReference
forward and reverse options
Power Shuttle : 12F and 12RReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
Track Drive type
internal planetaryReference
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Transmission
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partial synchReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
47.4 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Type
power shuttleReference
open centerReference
Rear valves
1 to 3Reference
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SCV flow
64.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1549 kgReference
1790 kgReference
Rear Arms
extendable ball endsReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional, standard with cab)Reference
Clutch
electronicReference
305mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2178Reference
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PTO (tested)
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54.9 kWReference
Valves
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2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
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54.9 lpmReference
Total flow
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85.2 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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50.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
224 cmReference
229 cmReference
Weight
6063 to 6503 poundsReference
5578 to 7319 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5L-15Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
16.9-30Reference
2WD Ag front
9.5L-15Reference
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4WD Ag front
9.5-24Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
16.9-30Reference
Industrial front
10.5/80-18Reference
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Industrial rear
19.5L-24Reference
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Length
381 cmReference
343 cmReference
Width
199 cmReference
199 cmReference
Height (cab)
255 cmReference
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4WD ROPS Shipping weight
2750 kgReference
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4WD Cab Shipping weight
2949 kgReference
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Ag front
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9.5L-15Reference
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
Massey Ferguson 4608 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
95Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
SCV control
joystickReference
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Rear Axle Type
FlangeReference
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Rollover protective structure
Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
Country of manufacturer
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BrazilReference
Capacities
Capacity
201 ciReference
268.6 ciReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
16 valveReference
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Hydraulics Type
open center tandem pumpReference
open centerReference
Remote Valves
1 to 3 ValvesReference
2 or 3 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIReference
Category IIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position and draft controlReference
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Pump Rated Output (total)
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22.5 gpmReference
Power
Max Power
80 hpReference
80 hpReference
Rated Power
75 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
63.5 hpReference
70 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
1,000@2,178 RPMReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
wet discReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Steering type
powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
255 cmReference
267 cmReference
Overall Length
381.5 cmReference
358.9 cmReference
Overall Width
199.9 cmReference
200.9 cmReference
Overall weight
2,750.1 kgReference
2,859.9 kgReference
Height Over ROPS
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260.1 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
16.9-30Reference
16.9-30Reference
Front Wheel Type
9.5L-15Reference
9.5L-15Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
trueReference
Variants
583LP
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low-profileReference
Massey Ferguson 583 Height
Test results
Fuel use
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16.3 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.