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Massey Ferguson 154-4 vs Massey Ferguson 253

Massey Ferguson 154-4 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 154-4

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 154-4 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
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 253 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
154-450 hp
25350.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

154-4 is in the 45th percentile; 253 is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
154-4153 ci
253153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

154-4 is in the 40th percentile; 253 is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
154-43
2533
Median Utility Tractor4

154-4 is in the 23rd percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 154-4 higher · +4 (+50%)
154-412
2538
Median Utility Tractor12

154-4 is in the 50th percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

154-4 (A)253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model154-4253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAD3.152Diesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S—
Power Output50hp50.3hp▲ 253+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,250RPM▲ 253+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement153ci153ciSame
Bore3.6in3.6inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypePartially synchronizedSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Length140inNot recorded—
Width60.6inNot recorded—
Height87.8in86.6in▲ 154-4+1.2 in · +1%
Operating Weight5,176lb4,950lb▲ 154-4+226 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded5.3gpm—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Front Tire Size9.5/9-20Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size13.6/12-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc operated by foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Coolant2.8gal2.7gal▲ 154-4+0.1 gal · +4%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 154-4Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 40th percentile (153 ci)B · 41st percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 49th percentile (5,176 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,950 lb)
A · 154-4B · 253Median Utility Tractor
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