Head to head · Utility

Belarus 500 vs Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra

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BelarusModel A

Belarus 500

Utility

power
65 hp
displacement
290 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 500 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra

Utility

power
63 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 268 Xtra specs
BelarusBelarus 500
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 268 Xtra

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 500 higher · +2 hp (+3%)
50065 hp
268 Xtra63 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

500 is in the 59th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 57th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 500 higher · +70 ci (+32%)
500290 ci
268 Xtra220 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

500 is in the 83rd percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5004
268 Xtra4
Median Utility Tractor4

500 is in the 50th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 268 Xtra higher · +3 (+33%)
5009
268 Xtra12
Median Utility Tractor12

500 is in the 35th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 50th · 4,941 models

500 (A)268 Xtra (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
ManufacturerBelarusMassey Ferguson—
Model500268 Xtra—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
ManufacturerBelarusSimpson—
ModelNot recordedS436—
Power Output65hp63hp▲ 500+2 hp · +3%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,300RPM▲ 268 Xtra+500 RPM · +28%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement290ci220ci▲ 500+70 ci · +32%
Bore4.3in3.7in▲ 500+0.6 in · +16%
Stroke4.9in5in▲ 268 Xtra+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypeSliding gearSliding gear, Synchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
LengthNot recorded153in—
HeightNot recorded99.2in—
Operating Weight6,100lb6,217lb▲ 268 Xtra+117 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power-assisted—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypeNot recordedRear, live type—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedFerguson system—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded4,519lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD4x2 2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power-assisted—

Electrical

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Coolant5.4galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 59th percentile (65 hp)B · 57th percentile (63 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 83rd percentile (290 ci)B · 60th percentile (220 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 58th percentile (6,100 lb)B · 59th percentile (6,217 lb)
A · 500B · 268 XtraMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBelarus 500Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 268 Xtra