Head to head · Utility

Hurlimann H-478 vs Massey Ferguson 4608

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HurlimannModel A

Hurlimann H-478

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
20
Full H-478 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4608

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4608 specs
HurlimannHurlimann H-478
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4608

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H-47880 hp
460880 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

H-478 is in the 71st percentile; 4608 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H-478 higher · +43 ci (+21%)
H-478244 ci
4608201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

H-478 is in the 68th percentile; 4608 is in the 54th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ H-478 higher · +1 (+33%)
H-4784
46083
Median Utility Tractor4

H-478 is in the 50th percentile; 4608 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ H-478 higher · +8 (+67%)
H-47820
460812
Median Utility Tractor12

H-478 is in the 86th percentile; 4608 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

H-478 (A)4608 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHurlimann H-478Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
ManufacturerHurlimannMassey Ferguson—
ModelH-4784608—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecHurlimann H-478Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
ManufacturerSAMEAGCO Power—
ModelNot recorded33 AWIC—
Power Output80hp80hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,200RPM▲ H-478+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders43▲ H-478+1 · +33%
Displacement244ci201ci▲ H-478+43 ci · +21%
Bore4.1in4.3in▲ 4608+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.5in4.7in▲ 4608+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecHurlimann H-478Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
TypeNot recordedPower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHurlimann H-478Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
Length161in150in▲ H-478+11 in · +7%
WidthNot recorded78.7in—
Height104in100in▲ H-478+4 in · +4%
Operating Weight7,706lb6,063lb▲ H-478+1,643 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecHurlimann H-478Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center tandem pump—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecHurlimann H-478Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electronic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecHurlimann H-478Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,420lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecHurlimann H-478Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecHurlimann H-478Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Operator Station

SpecHurlimann H-478Massey Ferguson 4608Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 71st percentile (80 hp)B · 71st percentile (80 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 68th percentile (244 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 73rd percentile (7,706 lb)B · 57th percentile (6,063 lb)
A · H-478B · 4608Median Utility Tractor
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