Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 265

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 261

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 261 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 265

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 265 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 261
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 265

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
26160 hp
26560 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

261 is in the 54th percentile; 265 is in the 54th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
261236 ci
265236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

261 is in the 65th percentile; 265 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2614
2654
Median Utility Tractor4

261 is in the 50th percentile; 265 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
2618
2658
Median Utility Tractor12

261 is in the 23rd percentile; 265 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

261 (A)265 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model261265—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAD4.236AG4.236—
Power Output60hp60hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement236ci236ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
TypeSliding gearGear shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
Length148inNot recorded—
Width75.9inNot recorded—
Height96.5in63.1in▲ 261+33.4 in · +53%
Operating Weight5,380lb6,385lb▲ 265+1,005 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
System TypeOpen centerLive—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
TypeLive with two stage clutchRear, live type—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded4,100lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—
Brake TypeWet discDry disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
Coolant3.7gal2.8gal▲ 261+0.9 gal · +32%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 265Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 54th percentile (60 hp)B · 54th percentile (60 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 65th percentile (236 ci)B · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)B · 61st percentile (6,385 lb)
A · 261B · 265Median Utility Tractor
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