Head to head · Utility

Bobcat CT450 vs Massey Ferguson 253

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BobcatModel A

Bobcat CT450

Utility

power
38.5 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full CT450 specs
Massey Ferguson 253 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 253

Utility

power
50.3 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 253 specs
BobcatBobcat CT450
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 253

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 253 higher · +11.8 hp (+31%)
CT45038.5 hp
25350.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

CT450 is in the 32nd percentile; 253 is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 253 higher · +4 ci (+3%)
CT450149 ci
253153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

CT450 is in the 39th percentile; 253 is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ CT450 higher · +1 (+33%)
CT4504
2533
Median Utility Tractor4

CT450 is in the 50th percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 253 higher · +815 lb (+20%)
CT4504,135 lb
2534,950 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

CT450 is in the 39th percentile; 253 is in the 47th · 5,107 models

CT450 (A)253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerBobcatMassey Ferguson—
ModelCT450253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerDaedongPerkins—
ModelNot recordedDiesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S—
Power Output38.5hp50.3hp▲ 253+11.8 hp · +31%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,250RPM▲ CT450+350 RPM · +16%
Cylinders43▲ CT450+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci153ci▲ 253+4 ci · +3%
Bore3.4in3.6in▲ 253+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke4in5in▲ 253+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeHydrostaticSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Length134inNot recorded—
Width69inNot recorded—
HeightNot recorded86.6in—
Operating Weight4,135lb4,950lb▲ 253+815 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity9.8gpm5.3gpm▲ CT450+4.5 gpm · +85%
Pressure2,513psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeIndependentLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Power Rating38.9hpNot recorded—

Tires

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Front Tire Size10-16.5Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size14.9-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch Capacity2,111lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeMFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeDifferential wet discMultiple wet disc operated by foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecBobcat CT450Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeROPS or Cab (Optional)Two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.5 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 39th percentile (149 ci)B · 41st percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 39th percentile (4,135 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,950 lb)
A · CT450B · 253Median Utility Tractor
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