Head to head · Standard Tread

Cockshutt 50 vs Massey Ferguson 253

Cockshutt 50 Tractor
CockshuttModel A

Cockshutt 50

Standard Tread

power
Not recorded
displacement
273 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
6
Full 50 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
CockshuttCockshutt 50
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread

n = 234–367

Engine Displacement

▲ 50 higher · +120 ci (+78%)
50273 ci
253153 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

50 is in the 26th percentile; 253 is in the 6th · 353 models

Cylinders

▲ 50 higher · +3 (+100%)
506
2533
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

50 is in the 93rd percentile; 253 is in the 34th · 367 models

Forward Gears

▲ 253 higher · +2 (+33%)
506
2538
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

50 is in the 79th percentile; 253 is in the 88th · 341 models

Operating Weight

▲ 50 higher · +1,091 lb (+22%)
506,041 lb
2534,950 lb
Median Standard Tread Tractor6,834 lb

50 is in the 38th percentile; 253 is in the 24th · 297 models

50 (A)253 (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerCockshuttMassey Ferguson—
Model50253—
CategoryStandard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerBudaPerkins—
Model4.5L 6-cylDiesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S—
Power OutputNot recorded50.3hp—
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,250RPM▲ 253+600 RPM · +36%
Cylinders63▲ 50+3 · +100%
Displacement273ci153ci▲ 50+120 ci · +78%
Bore3.8in3.6in▲ 50+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke4.1in5in▲ 253+0.9 in · +22%

Transmission

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Length132inNot recorded—
Height79.5in86.6in▲ 253+7.1 in · +9%
Operating Weight6,041lb4,950lb▲ 50+1,091 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Pump Flow Capacity5.9gpm5.3gpm▲ 50+0.6 gpm · +11%
Pressure1,675psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc operated by foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecCockshutt 50Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 382 ci
A · 26th percentile (273 ci)B · 6th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 34th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 79th percentile (6)B · 88th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 6,834 lb
A · 38th percentile (6,041 lb)B · 24th percentile (4,950 lb)

Height

median 72.3 in
A · 61st percentile (79.5 in)B · 72nd percentile (86.6 in)
A · 50B · 253Median Standard Tread Tractor
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