Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 174-4
Utility
- power
- 65 hp
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 174-4 vs Massey Ferguson 420
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 420
Utility
- power
- 64 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 174-4
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 420
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 174-4 higher · +1 hp (+2%)174-465 hp
42064 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
174-4 is in the 59th percentile; 420 is in the 57th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 174-4 higher · +35 ci (+17%)174-4236 ci
420201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
174-4 is in the 64th percentile; 420 is in the 55th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 174-4 higher · +1 (+33%)174-44
4203
Median Utility Tractor4
174-4 is in the 50th percentile; 420 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 174-4 higher · +4 (+50%)174-412
4208
Median Utility Tractor12
174-4 is in the 50th percentile; 420 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
174-4 (A)420 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174-4 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 174-4 | 420 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174-4 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.236 | 1103C 33T | — |
| Power Output | 65hp | 64hp | ▲ 174-4+1 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 174-4+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 236ci | 201ci | ▲ 174-4+35 ci · +17% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.1in | ▲ 420+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174-4 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Synchro shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174-4 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 147in | 138in | ▲ 174-4+9 in · +7% |
| Width | 62in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 93.7in | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,490lb | 5,016lb | ▲ 174-4+474 lb · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174-4 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174-4 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174-4 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174-4 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174-4 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174-4 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 59th percentile (65 hp)B · 57th percentile (64 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 64th percentile (236 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 51st percentile (5,490 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,016 lb)
A · 174-4B · 420Median Utility Tractor