Head to head · Utility

John Deere 4520 (2005-2014) vs Massey Ferguson 431

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 4520 (2005-2014)

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4520 (2005-2014) specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 431

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 431 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 431

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 431 higher · +52 ci (+35%)
4520 (2005-2014)149 ci
431201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 39th percentile; 431 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4520 (2005-2014) higher · +1 (+33%)
4520 (2005-2014)4
4313
Median Utility Tractor4

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 50th percentile; 431 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4520 (2005-2014) higher · +4 (+50%)
4520 (2005-2014)12
4318
Median Utility Tractor12

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 50th percentile; 431 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Length

= Effectively tied
4520 (2005-2014)128 in
431128 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 38th percentile; 431 is in the 39th · 4,659 models

4520 (2005-2014) (A)431 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Massey Ferguson 431Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model4520 (2005-2014)431—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Massey Ferguson 431Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
Model4042T1103C-33—
Power OutputNot recorded52hp—
Rated RPM2,400RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders43▲ 4520 (2005-2014)+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci201ci▲ 431+52 ci · +35%
Bore3.4in4.1in▲ 431+0.7 in · +21%
Stroke4.1in5in▲ 431+0.9 in · +22%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Massey Ferguson 431Difference
TypePower shuttleGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Massey Ferguson 431Difference
Length128in128inSame
Width65.4in65.5in▲ 431+0.1 in · <1%
HeightNot recorded92.5in—
Operating WeightNot recorded4,321lb—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Massey Ferguson 431Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Massey Ferguson 431Difference
TypeRear PTOLive PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Massey Ferguson 431Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,130lb2,040lb▲ 4520 (2005-2014)+1,090 lb · +53%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Massey Ferguson 431Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discDry drum—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Massey Ferguson 431Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Massey Ferguson 431Difference
TypeOpenFlat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 39th percentile (149 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Length

median 137 in
A · 38th percentile (128 in)B · 39th percentile (128 in)

Width

median 66 in
A · 49th percentile (65.4 in)B · 49th percentile (65.5 in)
A · 4520 (2005-2014)B · 431Median Utility Tractor
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