Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 274S

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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 274S

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 274S specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 261
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 274S

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
26160 hp
274S60 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

261 is in the 54th percentile; 274S is in the 54th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
261236 ci
274S236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

261 is in the 65th percentile; 274S is in the 64th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2614
274S4
Median Utility Tractor4

261 is in the 50th percentile; 274S is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 274S higher · +4 (+50%)
2618
274S12
Median Utility Tractor12

261 is in the 23rd percentile; 274S is in the 50th · 4,941 models

261 (A)274S (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model261274S—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAD4.236A4.236—
Power Output60hp60hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement236ci236ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
TypeSliding gearManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
Length148in148inSame
Width75.9inNot recorded—
Height96.5in96.1in▲ 261+0.4 in · <1%
Operating Weight5,380lb6,240lb▲ 274S+860 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
TypeLive with two stage clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.50-18—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded16.9-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/IIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
Coolant3.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 274SDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

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 · 64th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)B · 59th percentile (6,240 lb)
A · 261B · 274SMedian Utility Tractor
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