Head to head · Utility

Kubota M4900 vs Massey Ferguson 1560

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KubotaModel A

Kubota M4900

Utility

power
50.6 hp
displacement
168 ci
Cylinders
5
Forward gears
8
Full M4900 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1560

Utility

power
59.1 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1560 specs
KubotaKubota M4900
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1560

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1560 higher · +8.5 hp (+17%)
M490050.6 hp
156059.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M4900 is in the 47th percentile; 1560 is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1560 higher · +12 ci (+7%)
M4900168 ci
1560180 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M4900 is in the 45th percentile; 1560 is in the 49th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M4900 higher · +1 (+25%)
M49005
15604
Median Utility Tractor4

M4900 is in the 88th percentile; 1560 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1560 higher · +4 (+50%)
M49008
156012
Median Utility Tractor12

M4900 is in the 23rd percentile; 1560 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

M4900 (A)1560 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelM49001560—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
ManufacturerKubotaIseki—
ModelF2803E4DE—
Power Output50.6hp59.1hp▲ 1560+8.5 hp · +17%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders54▲ M4900+1 · +25%
Displacement168ci180ci▲ 1560+12 ci · +7%
Bore3.4in3.8in▲ 1560+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke3.6in3.9in▲ 1560+0.3 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypeSynchronized shuttlePowerShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Length137in135in▲ M4900+2 in · +1%
Width67.3in69.7in▲ 1560+2.4 in · +4%
Height92.9in91.7in▲ M4900+1.2 in · +1%
Operating Weight3,748lb4,078lb▲ 1560+330 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I/II—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity4,190lb3,748lb▲ M4900+442 lb · +12%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recordedMFWD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
Coolant1.9gal2gal▲ 1560+0.1 gal · +5%

Operator Station

SpecKubota M4900Massey Ferguson 1560Difference
TypeOpen ROPS or Cab (optional)ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 47th percentile (50.6 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 45th percentile (168 ci)B · 49th percentile (180 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 88th percentile (5)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 33rd percentile (3,748 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,078 lb)
A · M4900B · 1560Median Utility Tractor
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