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Massey Ferguson 1660 vs Massey Ferguson 261

Massey Ferguson 1660 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 1660

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1660 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 261

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 261 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1660
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
166060 hp
26160 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1660 is in the 54th percentile; 261 is in the 54th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 261 higher · +56 ci (+31%)
1660180 ci
261236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1660 is in the 49th percentile; 261 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
16604
2614
Median Utility Tractor4

1660 is in the 50th percentile; 261 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1660 higher · +4 (+50%)
166012
2618
Median Utility Tractor12

1660 is in the 50th percentile; 261 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1660 (A)261 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model1660261—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
ManufacturerIsekiPerkins—
ModelNot recordedAD4.236—
Power Output60hp60hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,000RPM▲ 1660+500 RPM · +25%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement180ci236ci▲ 261+56 ci · +31%
BoreNot recorded3.9in—
StrokeNot recorded5in—

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypePowerShuttle, DynaQPSSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Length135in148in▲ 261+13 in · +10%
Width70.9in75.9in▲ 261+5 in · +7%
Height104in96.5in▲ 1660+7.5 in · +8%
Operating Weight4,079lb5,380lb▲ 261+1,301 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity8,378lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 (2WD)—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Coolant2gal3.7gal▲ 261+1.7 gal · +85%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 1660Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeROPSTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 54th percentile (60 hp)B · 54th percentile (60 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 · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,079 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)
A · 1660B · 261Median Utility Tractor
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