Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 251XE
Sub-Compact
- power
- 48 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Sub-Compact
Massey Ferguson 251XE vs SAME Solar 50
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SAMEModel B
SAME Solar 50
Sub-Compact
- power
- 49.6 hp
- displacement
- 166 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 251XE
vs
SAMESAME Solar 50
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ Solar 50 higher · +1.6 hp (+3%)251XE48 hp
Solar 5049.6 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
251XE is in the 87th percentile; Solar 50 is in the 89th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Solar 50 higher · +1 ci (<1%)251XE165 ci
Solar 50166 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
251XE is in the 89th percentile; Solar 50 is in the 90th · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied251XE3
Solar 503
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
251XE is in the 50th percentile; Solar 50 is in the 50th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ Solar 50 higher · +4 (+50%)251XE8
Solar 5012
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
251XE is in the 40th percentile; Solar 50 is in the 73rd · 616 models
251XE (A)Solar 50 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | SAME | — |
| Model | 251XE | Solar 50 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | SAME | — |
| Model | 903.27 | 983 L | — |
| Power Output | 48hp | 49.6hp | ▲ Solar 50+1.6 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 251XE+50 RPM · +2% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 165ci | 166ci | ▲ Solar 50+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 3.9in | ▲ Solar 50+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.7in | ▲ 251XE+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 133in | 124in | ▲ 251XE+9 in · +7% |
| Width | 72in | 66in | ▲ 251XE+6 in · +9% |
| Height | 96.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,738lb | 4,409lb | ▲ 251XE+329 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear PTO Type: 540 | Rear | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type: I | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 251XE | SAME Solar 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | ROPS | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 87th percentile (48 hp)B · 89th percentile (49.6 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 89th percentile (165 ci)B · 90th percentile (166 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 40th percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 90th percentile (4,738 lb)B · 86th percentile (4,409 lb)
A · 251XEB · Solar 50Median Sub-Compact Tractor