Compare/Massey Ferguson 820 vs Stihl S 20

Massey Ferguson 820 vs Stihl S 20

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 820 vs Stihl S 20

The Massey Ferguson 820 and the Stihl S 20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Stihl S 20 is the lighter machine (980 kg vs 999 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 820 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 22.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Stihl S 20 is the newer design (1960 vs 1957). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Stihl

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

StihlReference

With 9-24 rear tires.Reference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

22.0 LReference

Engine

14.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 90 mmReference

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Power

13.2 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

1850Reference

3000Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.0 LReference

9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.5 LReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

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Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Hurth 819Reference

Clutch

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single dry plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.125)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

169 cmReference

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Weight

999 kgReference

980 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

4.50-16Reference

Rear tire

9-24Reference

7.00-30Reference

Ag front

4.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

9-28Reference

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Length

278 cmReference

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Width

139 cmReference

147 cmReference

Height

154 cmReference

160 cmReference

Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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Front tread

113 to 173 cmReference

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Rear tread

103 to 175 cmReference

124 to 150 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.50-16. Rear: 7.00-30Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-16. Rear: 10.00-28Reference

Speeds

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.