Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1035 vs Massey Ferguson 253

Image not recorded
John DeereModel A

John Deere 1035

Utility

power
50.3 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1035 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
John DeereJohn Deere 1035
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 253

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
103550.3 hp
25350.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1035 is in the 46th percentile; 253 is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1035 higher · +12 ci (+8%)
1035165 ci
253153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1035 is in the 44th percentile; 253 is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
10353
2533
Median Utility Tractor4

1035 is in the 23rd percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
10358
2538
Median Utility Tractor12

1035 is in the 23rd percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1035 (A)253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model1035253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
ModelNot recordedDiesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S—
Power Output50.3hp50.3hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,250RPM—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement165ci153ci▲ 1035+12 ci · +8%
Bore4in3.6in▲ 1035+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 253+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeGearSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
HeightNot recorded86.6in—
Operating WeightNot recorded4,950lb—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded5.3gpm—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc operated by foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Coolant1.6gal2.7gal▲ 253+1.1 gal · +69%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1035Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 44th percentile (165 ci)B · 41st percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · 1035B · 253Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 1035Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 253