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Massey Ferguson 274

Massey Ferguson 274 — 204 Series · 55 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 274 is a compact tractor, rated at 55 hp, and manufactured from 1982 to 1987. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers a 12-speed gearbox and four-wheel drive system. The tractor's listed weight is 2714 kg. The 274 model is suited to tasks involving approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
55 hp
Max power
34.4 kW
Weight
2714 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
65 rows
Recorded power
55 hp
Recorded weight
2714 kg
Transmissions
12-speed synchromesh
Production years
1982-1987
Verified variants
0

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Overview

DistributorMassey FergusonReference
ManufacturerLandiniReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in ItalyReference
Original price was $23,000 in 1987Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential mechanical dry disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference

Variants

6830similar Landini modelReference
273similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank60.6 LReference
Drawbar (tested)34.4 kWReference
Perkins A4.236Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed41.3 kWReference
Max power34.4 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed synchromeshReference
TypesynchromeshReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch11-inch dual dry discReference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)41.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)41.3 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow35.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controldraft and position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1664 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1944Reference
Front PTOdirect-driveReference
Front PTO Type2250Reference
Power at rated PTO speed40.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase222 cmReference
Weight2714 kgReference
Front tire11.2-24Reference
Rear tire16.9-30Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Operating weight2714 kgReference
Ballasted weight3714 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)35 cmReference
Front tread151 cmReference
Rear tread149 to 200 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDMay 12 - 26, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1521 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 8 used for power test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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