Head to head · Utility

Barreiros 5000 VL vs Massey Ferguson 270

Barreiros 5000 VL Tractor
BarreirosModel A

Barreiros 5000 VL

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
204 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
10
Full 5000 VL specs
Massey Ferguson 270 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 270

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 270 specs
BarreirosBarreiros 5000 VL
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5000 VL55 hp
27055 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5000 VL is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 270 higher · +32 ci (+16%)
5000 VL204 ci
270236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5000 VL is in the 56th percentile; 270 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5000 VL4
2704
Median Utility Tractor4

5000 VL is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 270 higher · +2 (+20%)
5000 VL10
27012
Median Utility Tractor12

5000 VL is in the 39th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5000 VL (A)270 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
ManufacturerBarreirosMassey Ferguson—
Model5000 VL270—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
ManufacturerChryslerPerkins—
ModelA24A4.236—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,000RPM▲ 5000 VL+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement204ci236ci▲ 270+32 ci · +16%
BoreNot recorded3.9in—
StrokeNot recorded5in—

Transmission

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
TypeManualMulti-Power—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
LengthNot recorded147in—
WidthNot recorded85in—
Operating Weight4,080lb6,900lb▲ 270+2,820 lb · +69%

Hydraulics

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
TypeNot recordedRear, live type or independent option—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLMassey Ferguson 270Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen/ROPS optional—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 56th percentile (204 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,080 lb)B · 66th percentile (6,900 lb)
A · 5000 VLB · 270Median Utility Tractor
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