Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 1655 vs Massey Ferguson 270

Massey Ferguson 1655 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1655

Utility

power
55.4 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 1655 specs
Massey Ferguson 270 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 270

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 270 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1655 higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
165555.4 hp
27055 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1655 is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 270 higher · +56 ci (+31%)
1655180 ci
270236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1655 is in the 49th percentile; 270 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
16554
2704
Median Utility Tractor4

1655 is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 270 higher · +4 (+50%)
16558
27012
Median Utility Tractor12

1655 is in the 23rd percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1655 (A)270 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1655270—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
ManufacturerIsekiPerkins—
ModelNot recordedA4.236—
Power Output55.4hp55hp▲ 1655+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,000RPM▲ 1655+500 RPM · +25%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement180ci236ci▲ 270+56 ci · +31%
BoreNot recorded3.9in—
StrokeNot recorded5in—

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
TypeSync ShuttleMulti-Power—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
Length133in147in▲ 270+14 in · +11%
Width67.3in85in▲ 270+17.7 in · +26%
Height103inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,770lb6,900lb▲ 270+3,130 lb · +83%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
TypeNot recordedRear, live type or independent option—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity8,378lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
Coolant2gal3.8gal▲ 270+1.8 gal · +90%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1655Massey Ferguson 270Difference
TypeROPSOpen/ROPS optional—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55.4 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 49th percentile (180 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)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 (3,770 lb)B · 66th percentile (6,900 lb)
A · 1655B · 270Median Utility Tractor
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