Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 2860M

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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 2860M

Utility

power
60.3 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 2860M specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 2860M higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
26160 hp
2860M60.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

261 is in the 54th percentile; 2860M is in the 55th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 261 higher · +87 ci (+58%)
261236 ci
2860M149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

261 is in the 65th percentile; 2860M is in the 38th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2614
2860M4
Median Utility Tractor4

261 is in the 50th percentile; 2860M is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2860M higher · +4 (+50%)
2618
2860M12
Median Utility Tractor12

261 is in the 23rd percentile; 2860M is in the 50th · 4,941 models

261 (A)2860M (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model2612860M—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
ManufacturerPerkinsIseki—
ModelAD4.236E4FH—
Power Output60hp60.3hp▲ 2860M+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,600RPM▲ 2860M+600 RPM · +30%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement236ci149ci▲ 261+87 ci · +58%
Bore3.9in3.4in▲ 261+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke5in4in▲ 261+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
TypeSliding gearNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
Length148in135in▲ 261+13 in · +10%
Width75.9in71.3in▲ 261+4.6 in · +6%
Height96.5in103in▲ 2860M+6.5 in · +7%
Operating Weight5,380lb4,288lb▲ 261+1,092 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
TypeLive with two stage clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded9.5-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded13.6-28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
Coolant3.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 2860MDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 54th percentile (60 hp)B · 55th percentile (60.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 65th percentile (236 ci)B · 38th percentile (149 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 · 41st percentile (4,288 lb)
A · 261B · 2860MMedian Utility Tractor
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