Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall 340 vs Massey Ferguson 550
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 550
Row Crop
- power
- 47 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
FarmallFarmall 340
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tied34047 hp
55047 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
340 is in the 5th percentile; 550 is in the 5th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 550 higher · +18 ci (+13%)340135 ci
550153 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
340 is in the 3rd percentile; 550 is in the 4th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 340 higher · +1 (+33%)3404
5503
Median Row Crop Tractor6
340 is in the 17th percentile; 550 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 550 higher · +3 (+60%)3405
5508
Median Row Crop Tractor16
340 is in the 7th percentile; 550 is in the 16th · 1,200 models
340 (A)550 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 340 | 550 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | Perkins | — |
| Model | C-135 | AD3.152S | — |
| Power Output | 47hp | 47hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ 550+250 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 340+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 135ci | 153ci | ▲ 550+18 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.6in | ▲ 550+0.3 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 4.1in | 5in | ▲ 550+0.9 in · +22% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear with dry disc clutch | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 117in | 140in | ▲ 550+23 in · +20% |
| Width | 63.8in | 65in | ▲ 550+1.2 in · +2% |
| Height | 58.7in | 90.9in | ▲ 550+32.2 in · +55% |
| Operating Weight | 4,740lb | 4,586lb | ▲ 340+154 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Live with mechanical dry disc clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 3,120lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical dry disc | Drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | 4.8gal | ▲ 550+1 gal · +26% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall 340 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Cab standard with heater (ROPS available) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 5th percentile (47 hp)B · 5th percentile (47 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 3rd percentile (135 ci)B · 4th percentile (153 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 2nd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 7th percentile (5)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 7th percentile (4,740 lb)B · 7th percentile (4,586 lb)
A · 340B · 550Median Row Crop Tractor