
Head to head · Utility
Ford 5640 vs Massey Ferguson 492

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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 492
Utility
- power
- 99 hp
- displacement
- 269 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
FordFord 5640
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 492
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 492 higher · +20.3 hp (+26%)564078.7 hp
49299 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5640 is in the 70th percentile; 492 is in the 82nd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 492 higher · +1 ci (<1%)5640268 ci
492269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5640 is in the 75th percentile; 492 is in the 78th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied56404
4924
Median Utility Tractor4
5640 is in the 50th percentile; 492 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 492 higher · +4 (+50%)56408
49212
Median Utility Tractor12
5640 is in the 23rd percentile; 492 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
5640 (A)492 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5640 | 492 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Perkins | — |
| Model | Genesis | 1104C-44T | — |
| Power Output | 78.7hp | 99hp | ▲ 492+20.3 hp · +26% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 268ci | 269ci | ▲ 492+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.1in | ▲ 5640+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5in | ▲ 492+0.6 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Constant mesh | Partially synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 162in | 155in | ▲ 5640+7 in · +5% |
| Width | 77in | 80in | ▲ 492+3 in · +4% |
| Height | 107in | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | II | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,200lb | 4,200lb | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Mechanical | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 5640 | Massey Ferguson 492 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post foldable ROPS | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 70th percentile (78.7 hp)B · 82nd percentile (99 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 75th percentile (268 ci)B · 78th percentile (269 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Length
median 137 inA · 79th percentile (162 in)B · 71st percentile (155 in)
A · 5640B · 492Median Utility Tractor