Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 253 vs Massey Ferguson 254

Massey Ferguson 253 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 253

Utility

power
50.3 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 253 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 254

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 254 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 253 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
25350.3 hp
25450 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

253 is in the 46th percentile; 254 is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 253 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
253153 ci
254152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

253 is in the 41st percentile; 254 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2533
2543
Median Utility Tractor4

253 is in the 23rd percentile; 254 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 254 higher · +4 (+50%)
2538
25412
Median Utility Tractor12

253 is in the 23rd percentile; 254 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

253 (A)254 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model253254—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelDiesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15SAD3.152—
Power Output50.3hp50hp▲ 253+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,250RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement153ci152ci▲ 253+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.6in3.6inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratioSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
LengthNot recorded140in—
WidthNot recorded68.5in—
Height86.6in94.5in▲ 254+7.9 in · +9%
Operating Weight4,950lb5,485lb▲ 254+535 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Pump Flow Capacity5.3gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
TypeLive with two-stage clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc operated by foot pedalsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
Coolant2.7gal2.8gal▲ 254+0.1 gal · +4%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 253Massey Ferguson 254Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 41st percentile (153 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 47th percentile (4,950 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,485 lb)
A · 253B · 254Median Utility Tractor
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