Compare/Massey Ferguson 461 vs Massey Ferguson 6245

Massey Ferguson 461 vs Massey Ferguson 6245

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 461 vs Massey Ferguson 6245

The Massey Ferguson 461 and the Massey Ferguson 6245 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 6245 leads on rated power with 76 hp against 75 hp. Massey Ferguson 6245 is the lighter machine (4,229 kg vs 4,962 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 461 is the newer design (2004 vs 1999). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 6245 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 461 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

75 hp

76 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Massey FergusonReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with left-hand shuttle lever.Reference

Optional DynaShuttle transmission adds a left-hand multifunction control lever for shuttle, power shift, and clutch control. Four power shift ranges (A-D) in four gears (1-4) with two ranges (low/high).Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Original price

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$60,000Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

55.9 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (gross)

55.9 kWReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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50.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Max power

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50.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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56.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

32 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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DynaShuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Type

synchronized shuttleReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

34.1 lpmReference

56.4 lpmReference

SCV flow

50.7 lpmReference

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Total flow

71.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1229 kgReference

3175 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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60.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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68.1 LReference

Capacity

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68.1 LReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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59.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

246 cmReference

Weight

4962 to 5456 poundsReference

4229 kgReference

Length

322 cmReference

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Width

169 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

234 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

178 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

2250 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2474 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

33 cmReference

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Front tire

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13.6R-24Reference

Rear tire

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16.9R-34Reference

Ag front

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13.6R-24Reference

Ag rear

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16.9R-34Reference

Operating weight

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4229 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 461 attachments

461 Serial Number Location

461 Serial Numbers

2004

EN00001Reference

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2005

EP00001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Capacities

Fuel

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132.5 LReference

Test results

Fuel use

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18.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3578 kgReference

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.