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Head to head · Utility
Apollo 554 vs Massey Ferguson 270

Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 270
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
ApolloApollo 554
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 270
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied55455 hp
27055 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
554 is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 270 higher · +54 ci (+30%)554182 ci
270236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
554 is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 65th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5544
2704
Median Utility Tractor4
554 is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 270 higher · +4 (+50%)5548
27012
Median Utility Tractor12
554 is in the 23rd percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
554 (A)270 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apollo | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 554 | 270 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Changfa | Perkins | — |
| Model | Xinchai 498BT | A4.236 | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 55hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 554+400 RPM · +20% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 182ci | 236ci | ▲ 270+54 ci · +30% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.9in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 5in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shuttle | Multi-Power | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191in | 147in | ▲ 554+44 in · +30% |
| Width | 65in | 85in | ▲ 270+20 in · +31% |
| Height | 98.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,239lb | 6,900lb | ▲ 270+661 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Rear, live type or independent option | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Apollo 554 | Massey Ferguson 270 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open/ROPS optional | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 50th percentile (182 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 59th percentile (6,239 lb)B · 66th percentile (6,900 lb)
A · 554B · 270Median Utility Tractor