Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 253
Utility
- power
- 50.3 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 253 vs New Holland T2330
New HollandModel B
New Holland T2330
Utility
- power
- 43.6 hp
- displacement
- 135 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 253
vs
New HollandNew Holland T2330
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 253 higher · +6.7 hp (+15%)25350.3 hp
T233043.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
253 is in the 46th percentile; T2330 is in the 37th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 253 higher · +18 ci (+13%)253153 ci
T2330135 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
253 is in the 41st percentile; T2330 is in the 33rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ T2330 higher · +1 (+33%)2533
T23304
Median Utility Tractor4
253 is in the 23rd percentile; T2330 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ T2330 higher · +4 (+50%)2538
T233012
Median Utility Tractor12
253 is in the 23rd percentile; T2330 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
253 (A)T2330 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | New Holland | — |
| Model | 253 | T2330 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | ISM Diesel | — |
| Model | Diesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S | ISM Diesel | — |
| Power Output | 50.3hp | 43.6hp | ▲ 253+6.7 hp · +15% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,802RPM | ▲ T2330+552 RPM · +25% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ T2330+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 153ci | 135ci | ▲ 253+18 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.3in | ▲ 253+0.3 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 5in | 3.9in | ▲ 253+1.1 in · +28% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio | 12-speed synchro shuttle with single dry disc clutch operated by foot pedal | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 125in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 66.6in | — |
| Height | 86.6in | 95in | ▲ T2330+8.4 in · +10% |
| Operating Weight | 4,950lb | 3,430lb | ▲ 253+1,520 lb · +44% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 5.3gpm | 9.4gpm | ▲ T2330+4.1 gpm · +77% |
| Pressure | Not recorded | 2,502psi | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live with two-stage clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Power Rating | Not recorded | 41.5hp | — |
Tires
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 10-16.5 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 17.5L-24 | — |
Tread Width
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tread Width | Not recorded | 49.3in | — |
| Rear Tread | Not recorded | 51.2in | — |
| Rear Tread Adjustment | Not recorded | 51.2 to 67.4 in | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Multiple wet disc operated by foot pedals | Single wet disc operated by two foot pedals | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 253 | New Holland T2330 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)B · 37th percentile (43.6 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 41st percentile (153 ci)B · 33rd percentile (135 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 47th percentile (4,950 lb)B · 28th percentile (3,430 lb)
A · 253B · T2330Median Utility Tractor