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Massey Ferguson 154 vs Massey Ferguson 253

Massey Ferguson 154 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 154

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 154 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 = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 253 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
15450 hp
25350.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
154153 ci
253153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1543
2533
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

▲ 154 higher · +4 (+50%)
15412
2538
Median Utility Tractor12

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

154 (A)253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 154Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model154253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

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

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 154Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Length139inNot recorded—
Width60.6inNot recorded—
HeightNot recorded86.6in—
Operating Weight4,541lb4,950lb▲ 253+409 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 154Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

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

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 154Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

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

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 154Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeOpenTwo-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 · 43rd percentile (4,541 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,950 lb)
A · 154B · 253Median Utility Tractor
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