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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 174C
Utility
- power
- 61 hp
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 174C vs Massey Ferguson 261
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 261
Utility
- power
- 60 hp
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 174C
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 261
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 174C higher · +1 hp (+2%)174C61 hp
26160 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
174C is in the 55th percentile; 261 is in the 54th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied174C236 ci
261236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
174C is in the 64th percentile; 261 is in the 65th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied174C4
2614
Median Utility Tractor4
174C is in the 50th percentile; 261 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied174C8
2618
Median Utility Tractor12
174C is in the 23rd percentile; 261 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
174C (A)261 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 174C | 261 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | A4.236 | AD4.236 | — |
| Power Output | 61hp | 60hp | ▲ 174C+1 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 174C+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 236ci | 236ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 111in | 148in | ▲ 261+37 in · +33% |
| Width | 65.5in | 75.9in | ▲ 261+10.4 in · +16% |
| Height | 47in | 96.5in | ▲ 261+49.5 in · +105% |
| Operating Weight | 7,363lb | 5,380lb | ▲ 174C+1,983 lb · +37% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live with two stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category 2 | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 (2WD) | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4gal | 3.7gal | ▲ 174C+0.3 gal · +8% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 174C | Massey Ferguson 261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 55th percentile (61 hp)B · 54th percentile (60 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 64th percentile (236 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 70th percentile (7,363 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)
A · 174CB · 261Median Utility Tractor