Compare/Massey Ferguson 6712 vs Massey Ferguson 97

Massey Ferguson 6712 vs Massey Ferguson 97

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 6712 vs Massey Ferguson 97

The Massey Ferguson 6712 and the Massey Ferguson 97 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 97 leads on rated power with 101 hp against 100 hp. Massey Ferguson 97 is the lighter machine (3,699 kg vs 8,840 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 6712 holds more fuel (145.0 L vs 143.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 6712 is the newer design (2017 vs 1962). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 97 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 6712 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

100 hp

101 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Minneapolis-MolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

LP gasReference

Final drives

internal planetaryReference

bull gearReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Distributor

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Massey FergusonReference

Engine

Fuel tank

145.0 LReference

143.8 LReference

Engine

85.8 kWReference

83.5 kWReference

Displacement

4.4 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

117 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Power

85.8 kWReference

83.5 kWReference

Maximum Power

89.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1600Reference

Torque

691.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Plows

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7Reference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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8.0:1Reference

Oil capacity

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13.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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47.3 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

289mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

75.3 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

gearReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

98.0 lpmReference

56.8 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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69.0 barReference

Engine RPM

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540@1200Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

249 cmReference

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Weight

8840 to 9017 poundsReference

3699 kgReference

Width

179 cmReference

208 cmReference

ROPS Weight

4009 kgReference

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Cab Weight

4090 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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244 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

Front tire

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9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

Ag front

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11.2-24Reference

Ag rear

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23.1-26Reference

Length

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382 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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201 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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271 cmReference

Operating weight

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3699 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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25 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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66 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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173 cmReference

Rear tread

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163 to 164 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 6712 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

80Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Variants

G705

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similar Minneapolis-Moline modelReference

G706

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similar Minneapolis-Moline modelReference

97 Serial Number Location

97 Serial Numbers

1962

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25300001 (LP-gas)Reference

1963

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25300096 (LP-gas)Reference

1964

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25300397 (LP-gas)Reference

1965

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25300399 (LP-gas)Reference

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.