Head to head · Utility

International Harvester Hydro 84 vs Massey Ferguson 261

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International HarvesterModel A

International Harvester Hydro 84

Utility

power
58.7 hp
displacement
246 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Hydro 84 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 261

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 261 specs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester Hydro 84
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 261

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 261 higher · +1.3 hp (+2%)
Hydro 8458.7 hp
26160 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Hydro 84 is in the 52nd percentile; 261 is in the 54th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Hydro 84 higher · +10 ci (+4%)
Hydro 84246 ci
261236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Hydro 84 is in the 69th percentile; 261 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Hydro 844
2614
Median Utility Tractor4

Hydro 84 is in the 50th percentile; 261 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ Hydro 84 higher · +340 lb (+6%)
Hydro 845,720 lb
2615,380 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

Hydro 84 is in the 54th percentile; 261 is in the 50th · 5,107 models

Hydro 84 (A)261 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterMassey Ferguson—
ModelHydro 84261—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterPerkins—
ModelD246AD4.236—
Power Output58.7hp60hp▲ 261+1.3 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,000RPM▲ Hydro 84+400 RPM · +20%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement246ci236ci▲ Hydro 84+10 ci · +4%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5.1in5in▲ Hydro 84+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeHydrostaticSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Length142in148in▲ 261+6 in · +4%
Width74in75.9in▲ 261+1.9 in · +3%
Height63in96.5in▲ 261+33.5 in · +53%
Operating Weight5,720lb5,380lb▲ Hydro 84+340 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutchLive with two stage clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 (2WD)—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeIndependent hydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Coolant3.6gal3.7gal▲ 261+0.1 gal · +3%

Operator Station

SpecInternational Harvester Hydro 84Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 52nd percentile (58.7 hp)B · 54th percentile (60 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 69th percentile (246 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 54th percentile (5,720 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 57th percentile (142 in)B · 64th percentile (148 in)
A · Hydro 84B · 261Median Utility Tractor
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