Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 4220

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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
Massey Ferguson 4220 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 4220

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4220 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 261
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
26160 hp
422060 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

261 is in the 54th percentile; 4220 is in the 54th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 261 higher · +71 ci (+43%)
261236 ci
4220165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

261 is in the 65th percentile; 4220 is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 261 higher · +1 (+33%)
2614
42203
Median Utility Tractor4

261 is in the 50th percentile; 4220 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4220 higher · +4 (+50%)
2618
422012
Median Utility Tractor12

261 is in the 23rd percentile; 4220 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

261 (A)4220 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model2614220—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAD4.236903T—
Power Output60hp60hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,250RPM▲ 4220+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders43▲ 261+1 · +33%
Displacement236ci165ci▲ 261+71 ci · +43%
Bore3.9in3.7in▲ 261+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
TypeSliding gearSynchromesh with mechanical shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
Length148in147in▲ 261+1 in · <1%
Width75.9in74.8in▲ 261+1.1 in · +1%
Height96.5in94.1in▲ 261+2.4 in · +3%
Operating Weight5,380lb5,258lb▲ 261+122 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
TypeLive with two stage clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
Coolant3.7gal2.7gal▲ 261+1 gal · +37%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 4220Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSCab—

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 · 44th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

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 · 50th percentile (5,258 lb)
A · 261B · 4220Median Utility Tractor
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