Compare/Massey Ferguson 491 vs Massey Ferguson 5430

Massey Ferguson 491 vs Massey Ferguson 5430

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 491 vs Massey Ferguson 5430

The Massey Ferguson 491 and the Massey Ferguson 5430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 89 hp. Massey Ferguson 5430 is the lighter machine (3,800 kg vs 6,812 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5430 holds more fuel (129.8 L vs 109.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5430 is the newer design (2011 vs 2004). 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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Massey Ferguson

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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

89 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with low/high ranges and an additional synchronized slow/fast range lever. Synchronized shifting between gears 2-3 and the slow/fast range.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

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standardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

109.8 LReference

129.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

66.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (gross)

66.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

18.2:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

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Torque

382.4 NmReference

379.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

64.0 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

58.8 kWReference

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Engine

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66.2 kWReference

Power

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66.2 kWReference

Maximum Power

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67.7 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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126.8 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.13x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Dyna-4Reference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Dyna-4 - 16F and 16RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

57.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

64.0 kWReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

99.9 lpmReference

SCV flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

94.6 lpmReference

90.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

32.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1904 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

1000@2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

62.8 kWReference

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Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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4300 kgReference

Front lift

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2500 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

236 cmReference

246 cmReference

Weight

6812 to 8025 poundsReference

3800 kgReference

Front tire

12.4-24Reference

11.2R24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

16.9R30Reference

Ag front

12.4-24Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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Length

393 cmReference

422 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

37 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

3089 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

3299 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

3430 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

3640 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

3372 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

Massey Ferguson 491 attachments

491 Serial Numbers

2004

BN00001Reference

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2005

BP00001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 491 Height

ROPS

260 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

201 cmReference

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Cab

269 cmReference

266 cmReference

Exhaust

274 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

18.5 l/hourReference

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Massey Ferguson 5430 Height

General

Make & Model

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Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Capacities

Capacity

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268.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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90.8 hpReference

Rated Power

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88.8 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,000@2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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23.8 gpmReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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8.5 gpm (26.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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4,300.1 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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275.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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422.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,800.2 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9R30Reference

Front Wheel Type

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11.2R24Reference

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.