Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 2430 vs Minneapolis-Moline M-5

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 2430

Utility

power
65.7 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
30
Full 2430 specs
Minneapolis-Moline M-5 Tractor
Minneapolis-MolineModel B

Minneapolis-Moline M-5

Utility

power
65.6 hp
displacement
336 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
10
Full M-5 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 2430
vs
Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline M-5

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 2430 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
243065.7 hp
M-565.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2430 is in the 60th percentile; M-5 is in the 59th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M-5 higher · +135 ci (+67%)
2430201 ci
M-5336 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2430 is in the 54th percentile; M-5 is in the 86th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
24304
M-54
Median Utility Tractor4

2430 is in the 50th percentile; M-5 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2430 higher · +20 (+200%)
243030
M-510
Median Utility Tractor12

2430 is in the 96th percentile; M-5 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

2430 (A)M-5 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 2430Minneapolis-Moline M-5Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMinneapolis-Moline—
Model2430M-5—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 2430Minneapolis-Moline M-5Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsMinneapolis-Moline—
Model800Not recorded—
Power Output65.7hp65.6hp▲ 2430+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM1,659RPM▲ 2430+841 RPM · +51%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement201ci336ci▲ M-5+135 ci · +67%
Bore3.7in4.6in▲ M-5+0.9 in · +24%
Stroke4.7in5in▲ M-5+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 2430Minneapolis-Moline M-5Difference
TypePower shuttle, two-speed power shift, SpeedshiftPartial Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 2430Minneapolis-Moline M-5Difference
Length158in140in▲ 2430+18 in · +13%
Width74in84in▲ M-5+10 in · +14%
Height94.5in72in▲ 2430+22.5 in · +31%
Operating Weight6,724lb6,765lb▲ M-5+41 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 2430Minneapolis-Moline M-5Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower Assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 2430Minneapolis-Moline M-5Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 2430Minneapolis-Moline M-5Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 2430Minneapolis-Moline M-5Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower Assist—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 2430Minneapolis-Moline M-5Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 60th percentile (65.7 hp)B · 59th percentile (65.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 54th percentile (201 ci)B · 86th percentile (336 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 96th percentile (30)B · 39th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 64th percentile (6,724 lb)B · 65th percentile (6,765 lb)
A · 2430B · M-5Median Utility Tractor
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