Compare/Massey Ferguson 491 vs Massey Ferguson 5612

Massey Ferguson 491 vs Massey Ferguson 5612

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 491 vs Massey Ferguson 5612

The Massey Ferguson 491 and the Massey Ferguson 5612 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 5612 leads on rated power with 90 hp against 89 hp. Massey Ferguson 491 is the lighter machine (6,812 kg vs 8,929 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 5612 holds more fuel (185.5 L vs 109.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 5612 is the newer design (2013 vs 2004). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 5612 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 491 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

89 hp

90 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

internal planetaryReference

Differential lock

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full locking electro-hydraulicReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulic (optional)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

109.8 LReference

185.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

66.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

108 x 120 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

Interim Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

66.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dual stage dryReference

Compression

18.2:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

382.4 NmReference

680.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

64.0 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

58.8 kWReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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25.0 LReference

Engine

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85.8 kWReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Power

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85.8 kWReference

Maximum Power

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89.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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high pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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intake heaterReference

Idle RPM

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850-2402Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV selective catalytic reductionReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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227.7 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.25x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

32 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Dyna-4Reference

Oil capacity

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73.8 LReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Dyna-4 - 16 F and 16R | Creeper - 32 F and 32 RReference

Wheel Drive

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2 WD | 4 WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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internal planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

57.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

64.0 kWReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

98.4 lpmReference

SCV flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

94.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

electronic lower link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1904 kgReference

3889 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

1000@1560Reference

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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5193 kgReference

Front Hitch

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II (optional)Reference

Front lift (at ends)

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2494 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

236 cmReference

255 cmReference

Weight

6812 to 8025 poundsReference

4799 kgReference

Front tire

12.4-24Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

16.9R38Reference

Ag front

12.4-24Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

16.9R38Reference

Length

393 cmReference

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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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Height (cab)

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283 cmReference

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

Charging amps

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175 (optional)Reference

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

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Exhaust

274 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

18.5 l/hourReference

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Massey Ferguson 5612 attachments

General

Make & Model

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Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Capacities

Capacity

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269 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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25 LReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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16 valvesReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 4 valvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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5,193.6 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electronic lower link draft controlReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II (optional)Reference

Power

Max Power

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120 hpReference

Rated Power

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115 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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90 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540/540E rpmReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,000@1,560 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic Wet Disk BrakesReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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283.2 cmReference

Overall weight

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4,799.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9R38Reference

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.