Head to head · Utility

Belarus 500 vs Massey Ferguson 690

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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 690

Utility

power
65.7 hp
displacement
248 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 690 specs
BelarusBelarus 500
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 690

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,9415,720

Engine Power

▲ 690 higher · +0.7 hp (+1%)
50065 hp
69065.7 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

500 is in the 59th percentile; 690 is in the 59th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 500 higher · +42 ci (+17%)
500290 ci
690248 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

500 is in the 83rd percentile; 690 is in the 70th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5004
6904
Median Utility Tractor4

500 is in the 50th percentile; 690 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 690 higher · +3 (+33%)
5009
69012
Median Utility Tractor12

500 is in the 35th percentile; 690 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

500 (A)690 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 690Difference
ManufacturerBelarusMassey Ferguson
Model500690
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 690Difference
ManufacturerBelarusPerkins
ModelNot recordedAD4.248
Power Output65hp65.7hp690+0.7 hp · +1%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,200RPM690+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement290ci248ci500+42 ci · +17%
Bore4.3in4in500+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.9in5in690+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 690Difference
TypeSliding gearManual

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 690Difference
LengthNot recorded154in
WidthNot recorded81in
Operating Weight6,100lb8,020lb690+1,920 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 690Difference
System TypeOpen centerHydraulic control system direct engine drive
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power

Hitch & Towing

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 690Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 690Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power

Electrical

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 690Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric Starter

Capacities

SpecBelarus 500Massey Ferguson 690Difference
Coolant5.4galNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 59th percentile (65 hp)B · 59th percentile (65.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 83rd percentile (290 ci)B · 70th percentile (248 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 · 75th percentile (8,020 lb)
A · 500B · 690Median Utility Tractor
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