Head to head · Row Crop

Farmall 856 vs Massey Ferguson 6150

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FarmallModel A

Farmall 856

Row Crop

power
95 hp
displacement
407 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 856 specs
Massey Ferguson 6150 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 6150

Row Crop

power
95 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 6150 specs
FarmallFarmall 856
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 6150

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
85695 hp
615095 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

856 is in the 21st percentile; 6150 is in the 21st · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 856 higher · +163 ci (+67%)
856407 ci
6150244 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

856 is in the 57th percentile; 6150 is in the 15th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 856 higher · +2 (+50%)
8566
61504
Median Row Crop Tractor6

856 is in the 50th percentile; 6150 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6150 higher · +8 (+100%)
8568
615016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

856 is in the 16th percentile; 6150 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

856 (A)6150 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
ManufacturerFarmallMassey Ferguson—
Model8566150—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterPerkins—
ModelD-4071004-4—
Power Output95hp95hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 856+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders64▲ 856+2 · +50%
Displacement407ci244ci▲ 856+163 ci · +67%
Bore4.3in3.9in▲ 856+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.6in5in▲ 6150+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
TypeSliding gear with dry disc clutchSynchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
Length164in162in▲ 856+2 in · +1%
Width91.7in74in▲ 856+17.7 in · +24%
HeightNot recorded106in—
Operating Weight10,290lb9,606lb▲ 856+684 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded10.00-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4R-34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
Hitch TypeIH Fast HitchRear Type: II—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
Coolant6gal4.5gal▲ 856+1.5 gal · +33%

Operator Station

SpecFarmall 856Massey Ferguson 6150Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 21st percentile (95 hp)B · 21st percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 15th percentile (244 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 34th percentile (10,290 lb)B · 29th percentile (9,606 lb)
A · 856B · 6150Median Row Crop Tractor
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