Head to head · Utility

Deutz D 5506 vs Massey Ferguson 261

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DeutzModel A

Deutz D 5506

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full D 5506 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 261

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 261 specs
DeutzDeutz D 5506
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 261

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,6595,720

Engine Power

▲ 261 higher · +8 hp (+15%)
D 550652 hp
26160 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

D 5506 is in the 47th percentile; 261 is in the 54th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 261 higher · +6 ci (+3%)
D 5506230 ci
261236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

D 5506 is in the 61st percentile; 261 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D 55064
2614
Median Utility Tractor4

D 5506 is in the 50th percentile; 261 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
D 55068
2618
Median Utility Tractor12

D 5506 is in the 23rd percentile; 261 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

D 5506 (A)261 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
ManufacturerDeutzMassey Ferguson
ModelD 5506261
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
ManufacturerDeutzPerkins
ModelF4L 912AD4.236
Power Output52hp60hp261+8 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,000RPMD 5506+300 RPM · +15%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement230ci236ci261+6 ci · +3%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.7in5in261+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeUnsynchronized GearSliding gear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Length142in148in261+6 in · +4%
WidthNot recorded75.9in
HeightNot recorded96.5in
Operating Weight4,730lb5,380lb261+650 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two stage clutch
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 (2WD)
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc

Electrical

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric

Capacities

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.7gal

Operator Station

SpecDeutz D 5506Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 54th percentile (60 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 61st percentile (230 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 45th percentile (4,730 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)
A · D 5506B · 261Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDeutz D 5506Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 261