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Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 4000 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
FordFord 4000
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 4000 higher · +0.9 hp (+2%)400047.9 hp
55047 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
4000 is in the 6th percentile; 550 is in the 5th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4000 higher · +19 ci (+12%)4000172 ci
550153 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
4000 is in the 5th percentile; 550 is in the 4th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 4000 higher · +1 (+33%)40004
5503
Median Row Crop Tractor6
4000 is in the 17th percentile; 550 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied40008
5508
Median Row Crop Tractor16
4000 is in the 16th percentile; 550 is in the 16th · 1,200 models
4000 (A)550 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 4000 | 550 | — |
| Category | Utility, Row Crop | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Perkins | — |
| Model | Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline | AD3.152S | — |
| Power Output | 47.9hp | 47hp | ▲ 4000+0.9 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ 550+250 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 4000+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 172ci | 153ci | ▲ 4000+19 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.6in | ▲ 4000+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 3.6in | 5in | ▲ 550+1.4 in · +39% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 121in | 140in | ▲ 550+19 in · +16% |
| Width | Not recorded | 65in | — |
| Height | 57.3in | 90.9in | ▲ 550+33.6 in · +59% |
| Operating Weight | 3,162lb | 4,586lb | ▲ 550+1,424 lb · +45% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live with mechanical dry disc clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 3,120lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.5gal | 4.8gal | ▲ 550+1.3 gal · +37% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 4000 | Massey Ferguson 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Cab standard with heater (ROPS available) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 6th percentile (47.9 hp)B · 5th percentile (47 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 5th percentile (172 ci)B · 4th percentile (153 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 2nd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 3rd percentile (3,162 lb)B · 7th percentile (4,586 lb)
A · 4000B · 550Median Row Crop Tractor