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Head to head · Utility
Ford 5900 vs Massey Ferguson 573
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 573
Utility
- power
- 72 hp
- displacement
- 269 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
FordFord 5900
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 573
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 5900 higher · +1 hp (+1%)590073 hp
57372 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5900 is in the 66th percentile; 573 is in the 65th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 573 higher · +13 ci (+5%)5900256 ci
573269 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5900 is in the 73rd percentile; 573 is in the 78th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied59004
5734
Median Utility Tractor4
5900 is in the 50th percentile; 573 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied59008
5738
Median Utility Tractor12
5900 is in the 23rd percentile; 573 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
5900 (A)573 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5900 | 573 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 1104C-44 | — |
| Power Output | 73hp | 72hp | ▲ 5900+1 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 573+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 256ci | 269ci | ▲ 573+13 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.1in | ▲ 5900+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 5in | ▲ 573+0.8 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Gear type with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 146in | 141in | ▲ 5900+5 in · +4% |
| Width | 76.9in | 78.7in | ▲ 573+1.8 in · +2% |
| Height | 94in | 102in | ▲ 573+8 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 5,760lb | 5,578lb | ▲ 5900+182 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,340lb | 3,947lb | ▲ 573+607 lb · +18% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Independent hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.4gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 5900 | Massey Ferguson 573 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post fixed ROPS | Two-post foldable ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 66th percentile (73 hp)B · 65th percentile (72 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 73rd percentile (256 ci)B · 78th percentile (269 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 54th percentile (5,760 lb)B · 52nd percentile (5,578 lb)
A · 5900B · 573Median Utility Tractor