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Head to head · Utility
Ford 5900 vs Massey Ferguson 2230
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 2230
Utility
- power
- 73 hp
- displacement
- 258 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 30
FordFord 5900
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 2230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied590073 hp
223073 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5900 is in the 66th percentile; 2230 is in the 66th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 2230 higher · +2 ci (<1%)5900256 ci
2230258 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5900 is in the 73rd percentile; 2230 is in the 74th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied59004
22304
Median Utility Tractor4
5900 is in the 50th percentile; 2230 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 2230 higher · +22 (+275%)59008
223030
Median Utility Tractor12
5900 is in the 23rd percentile; 2230 is in the 96th · 4,941 models
5900 (A)2230 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5900 | 2230 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 1004-42 | — |
| Power Output | 73hp | 73hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 2230+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 256ci | 258ci | ▲ 2230+2 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.1in | ▲ 5900+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 5in | ▲ 2230+0.8 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Sync Shuttle / Two-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 146in | 158in | ▲ 2230+12 in · +8% |
| Width | 76.9in | 77.9in | ▲ 2230+1 in · +1% |
| Height | 94in | 97.2in | ▲ 2230+3.2 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 5,760lb | 7,165lb | ▲ 2230+1,405 lb · +24% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,340lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.4gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 2230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post fixed ROPS | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 66th percentile (73 hp)B · 66th percentile (73 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 73rd percentile (256 ci)B · 74th percentile (258 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 96th percentile (30)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 54th percentile (5,760 lb)B · 68th percentile (7,165 lb)
A · 5900B · 2230Median Utility Tractor