Head to head · Sub-Compact

Massey Ferguson 251XE vs Massey Ferguson 451

Massey Ferguson 251XE Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 251XE

Sub-Compact

power
48 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 251XE specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 451

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 451 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ 451 higher · +4 hp (+8%)
251XE48 hp
45152 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

251XE is in the 87th percentile; 451 is in the 91st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 451 higher · +36 ci (+22%)
251XE165 ci
451201 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

251XE is in the 89th percentile; 451 is in the 96th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
251XE3
4513
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

251XE is in the 50th percentile; 451 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
251XE8
4518
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

251XE is in the 40th percentile; 451 is in the 40th · 616 models

251XE (A)451 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model251XE451—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
Model903.271103C-33—
Power Output48hp52hp▲ 451+4 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,200RPM▲ 251XE+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement165ci201ci▲ 451+36 ci · +22%
Bore3.7in4.1in▲ 451+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
TypeGearGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
Length133in135in▲ 451+2 in · +2%
Width72in71.7in▲ 251XE+0.3 in · <1%
Height96.7in96.5in▲ 251XE+0.2 in · <1%
Operating Weight4,738lb4,740lb▲ 451+2 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
TypeRear PTO Type: 540Rear: Live or independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type: INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,425lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedIndependent wet disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
Coolant2.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 251XEMassey Ferguson 451Difference
TypeROPSFlat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 87th percentile (48 hp)B · 91st percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 89th percentile (165 ci)B · 96th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 40th percentile (8)B · 40th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 90th percentile (4,738 lb)B · 90th percentile (4,740 lb)
A · 251XEB · 451Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 251XEFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 451