Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 250
Utility
- power
- 40 hp
- displacement
- 152 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 250 vs Steyr 540
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 250
vs
SteyrSteyr 540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied25040 hp
54040 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
250 is in the 33rd percentile; 540 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 250 higher · +8 ci (+6%)250152 ci
540144 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
250 is in the 39th percentile; 540 is in the 36th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2503
5403
Median Utility Tractor4
250 is in the 23rd percentile; 540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied2508
5408
Median Utility Tractor12
250 is in the 23rd percentile; 540 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
250 (A)540 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Steyr | — |
| Model | 250 | 540 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Steyr | — |
| Model | AD3.152 | WD 308.40 | — |
| Power Output | 40hp | 40hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 540+150 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 152ci | 144ci | ▲ 250+8 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.9in | ▲ 540+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 5in | 3.9in | ▲ 250+1.1 in · +28% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 132in | 131in | ▲ 250+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 73.6in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 60.2in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,585lb | 4,675lb | ▲ 540+90 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 6.00-16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 12.4-28 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 250 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open with two-post ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 33rd percentile (40 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 39th percentile (152 ci)B · 36th percentile (144 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 44th percentile (4,585 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,675 lb)
A · 250B · 540Median Utility Tractor