Head to head · Utility

Barreiros R-500 B vs Massey Ferguson 261

Barreiros R-500 B Tractor
BarreirosModel A

Barreiros R-500 B

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
204 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full R-500 B specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 261

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 261 specs
BarreirosBarreiros R-500 B
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 261

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
R-500 B60 hp
26160 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

R-500 B is in the 54th percentile; 261 is in the 54th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 261 higher · +32 ci (+16%)
R-500 B204 ci
261236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

R-500 B is in the 56th percentile; 261 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
R-500 B4
2614
Median Utility Tractor4

R-500 B is in the 50th percentile; 261 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 261 higher · +3 (+60%)
R-500 B5
2618
Median Utility Tractor12

R-500 B is in the 6th percentile; 261 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

R-500 B (A)261 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
ManufacturerBarreirosMassey Ferguson—
ModelR-500 B261—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
ManufacturerBarreirosPerkins—
ModelA60AD4.236—
Power Output60hp60hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,000RPM—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement204ci236ci▲ 261+32 ci · +16%
Bore3.6in3.9in▲ 261+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeManualSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
LengthNot recorded148in—
WidthNot recorded75.9in—
HeightNot recorded96.5in—
Operating WeightNot recorded5,380lb—

Hydraulics

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 (2WD)—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecBarreiros R-500 BMassey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 54th percentile (60 hp)B · 54th percentile (60 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 · 6th percentile (5)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · R-500 BB · 261Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBarreiros R-500 BFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 261