Head to head · Utility

Belarus 500 vs Massey Ferguson 271

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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 271

Utility

power
65 hp
displacement
256 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 271 specs
BelarusBelarus 500
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 271

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
50065 hp
27165 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

500 is in the 59th percentile; 271 is in the 59th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 500 higher · +34 ci (+13%)
500290 ci
271256 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

500 is in the 83rd percentile; 271 is in the 73rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5004
2714
Median Utility Tractor4

500 is in the 50th percentile; 271 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 500 higher · +1 (+13%)
5009
2718
Median Utility Tractor12

500 is in the 35th percentile; 271 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

500 (A)271 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
ManufacturerBelarusMassey Ferguson—
Model500271—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
ManufacturerBelarusPerkins—
ModelNot recorded1004.4—
Power Output65hp65hpSame
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,200RPM▲ 271+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement290ci256ci▲ 500+34 ci · +13%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ 500+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.9in5in▲ 271+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
TypeSliding gearSliding gearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
LengthNot recorded153in—
WidthNot recorded79in—
HeightNot recorded98in—
Operating Weight6,100lb6,130lb▲ 271+30 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Coolant5.4gal3.7gal▲ 500+1.7 gal · +46%

Operator Station

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 271Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 83rd percentile (290 ci)B · 73rd percentile (256 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 58th percentile (6,100 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,130 lb)
A · 500B · 271Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBelarus 500Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 271