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Massey Ferguson 174-4 vs Massey Ferguson 271

Massey Ferguson 174-4 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 174-4

Utility

power
65 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 174-4 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 271

Utility

power
65 hp
displacement
256 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 271 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 174-4
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
174-465 hp
27165 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

174-4 is in the 59th percentile; 271 is in the 59th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 271 higher · +20 ci (+8%)
174-4236 ci
271256 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

174-4 is in the 64th percentile; 271 is in the 73rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
174-44
2714
Median Utility Tractor4

174-4 is in the 50th percentile; 271 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 174-4 higher · +4 (+50%)
174-412
2718
Median Utility Tractor12

174-4 is in the 50th percentile; 271 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

174-4 (A)271 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model174-4271—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelA4.2361004.4—
Power Output65hp65hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement236ci256ci▲ 271+20 ci · +8%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ 271+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
TypePartially synchronizedSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Length147in153in▲ 271+6 in · +4%
Width62in79in▲ 271+17 in · +27%
HeightNot recorded98in—
Operating Weight5,490lb6,130lb▲ 271+640 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
Coolant4gal3.7gal▲ 174-4+0.3 gal · +8%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 174-4Massey Ferguson 271Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 59th percentile (65 hp)B · 59th percentile (65 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 64th percentile (236 ci)B · 73rd percentile (256 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 · 51st percentile (5,490 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,130 lb)
A · 174-4B · 271Median Utility Tractor
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