Head to head · Utility

Ford 8N vs Massey Ferguson 253

Ford 8N Tractor
FordModel A

Ford 8N

Utility

power
27.4 hp
displacement
120 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 8N specs
Massey Ferguson 253 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 253

Utility

power
50.3 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 253 specs
FordFord 8N
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 253

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 253 higher · +22.9 hp (+84%)
8N27.4 hp
25350.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8N is in the 19th percentile; 253 is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 253 higher · +33 ci (+28%)
8N120 ci
253153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8N is in the 28th percentile; 253 is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 8N higher · +1 (+33%)
8N4
2533
Median Utility Tractor4

8N is in the 50th percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 253 higher · +4 (+100%)
8N4
2538
Median Utility Tractor12

8N is in the 4th percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

8N (A)253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerFordMassey Ferguson—
Model8N253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerFordPerkins—
ModelNot recordedDiesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S—
Power Output27.4hp50.3hp▲ 253+22.9 hp · +84%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,250RPM▲ 253+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders43▲ 8N+1 · +33%
Displacement120ci153ci▲ 253+33 ci · +28%
Bore3.2in3.6in▲ 253+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke3.7in5in▲ 253+1.3 in · +35%

Transmission

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeConstant meshSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
Length115inNot recorded—
Width64.8inNot recorded—
Height54.5in86.6in▲ 253+32.1 in · +59%
Operating Weight2,717lb4,950lb▲ 253+2,233 lb · +82%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity4.9gpm5.3gpm▲ 253+0.4 gpm · +8%
Steering TypeMechanicalHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeTransmissionLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Power Rating23.9hpNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity800lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
Chassis Type4x2Not recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeMechanicalHydrostatic power—
Power SteeringfalseNot recorded—
Brake TypeManual DrumMultiple wet disc operated by foot pedals—
Differential Lock TypeMechanicalNot recorded—
Differential Lock LocationRearNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
Coolant3gal2.7gal▲ 8N+0.3 gal · +11%

Operator Station

SpecFord 8NMassey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27.4 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 28th percentile (120 ci)B · 41st percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 19th percentile (2,717 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,950 lb)
A · 8NB · 253Median Utility Tractor
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