Head to head · Row Crop

Fordson Super Major vs Massey Ferguson 865

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FordsonModel A

Fordson Super Major

Row Crop

power
54 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full Super Major specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 865

Row Crop

power
49 hp
displacement
203 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full 865 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ Super Major higher · +5 hp (+10%)
Super Major54 hp
86549 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Super Major is in the 7th percentile; 865 is in the 6th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Super Major higher · +17 ci (+8%)
Super Major220 ci
865203 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Super Major is in the 11th percentile; 865 is in the 9th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Super Major4
8654
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Super Major is in the 17th percentile; 865 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Super Major6
8656
Median Row Crop Tractor16

Super Major is in the 11th percentile; 865 is in the 11th · 1,200 models

Super Major (A)865 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
ManufacturerFordsonMassey Ferguson—
ModelSuper Major865—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
ManufacturerFordPerkins—
ModelNot recorded203Y—
Power Output54hp49hp▲ Super Major+5 hp · +10%
Rated RPM1,700RPM2,000RPM▲ 865+300 RPM · +18%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement220ci203ci▲ Super Major+17 ci · +8%
Bore3.9in3.6in▲ Super Major+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 865+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
TypeSliding gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
Length130in133in▲ 865+3 in · +2%
Width65in71.7in▲ 865+6.7 in · +10%
Height64.6in57.9in▲ Super Major+6.7 in · +12%
Operating Weight5,330lb4,233lb▲ Super Major+1,097 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
Coolant3.8gal3gal▲ Super Major+0.8 gal · +27%

Operator Station

SpecFordson Super MajorMassey Ferguson 865Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 7th percentile (54 hp)B · 6th percentile (49 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 11th percentile (220 ci)B · 9th percentile (203 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 9th percentile (5,330 lb)B · 6th percentile (4,233 lb)
A · Super MajorB · 865Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageFordson Super MajorFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 865