Compare/Massey Ferguson 500B vs Massey Ferguson 66

Massey Ferguson 500B vs Massey Ferguson 66

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 500B vs Massey Ferguson 66

The Massey Ferguson 500B and the Massey Ferguson 66 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 66 leads on rated power with 175 hp against 125 hp. Massey Ferguson 500B is the lighter machine (28,765 kg vs 32,855 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 66 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 500B 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

125 hp

175 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

Detroit Diesel 6V-53NReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

93.2 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Displacement

8.4 LReference

5.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 114 mmReference

98 x 114 mmReference

Power (net)

93.2 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2500Reference

Torque

474.6 NmReference

604.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

39.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

51.1 LReference

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Transmission

Gears

2 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

249.8 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

121.1 LReference

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Type

power shiftReference

Capacity

121.1 LReference

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Pressure

122.7 barReference

69.0 barReference

Pump flow

212.0 lpmReference

363.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

28765 to 28970 poundsReference

32855 to 34100 poundsReference

straight-arm dozer length

523 cmReference

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angling dozer length

523 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

220 cmReference

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Shipping weight

13140 kgReference

14903 kgReference

Gauge

167 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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330 cmReference

Front tire

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23.5x25Reference

Rear tire

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23.5x25Reference

Industrial front

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23.5x25Reference

Industrial rear

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23.5x25Reference

Length

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763 cmReference

Height (cab)

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338 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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315 cmReference

Operating weight

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15467 kgReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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218 cmReference

Rear tread

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218 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 500B attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

70Reference

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Charging amps

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18 (GM)Reference

Massey Ferguson 500B Tracks

Width

213 cmReference

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Length on ground

220 cmReference

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Area on ground

2.0 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.6 barReference

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Massey Ferguson 66 attachments

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.