Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 261 vs Massey Ferguson 425

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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 425 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 425

Utility

power
65 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 425 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 261
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 425

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 425 higher · +5 hp (+8%)
26160 hp
42565 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

261 is in the 54th percentile; 425 is in the 59th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
261236 ci
425236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

261 is in the 65th percentile; 425 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2614
4254
Median Utility Tractor4

261 is in the 50th percentile; 425 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 425 higher · +4 (+50%)
2618
42512
Median Utility Tractor12

261 is in the 23rd percentile; 425 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

261 (A)425 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model261425—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAD4.236A4.236—
Power Output60hp65hp▲ 425+5 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 425+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement236ci236ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
TypeSliding gearSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
Length148in157in▲ 425+9 in · +6%
Width75.9inNot recorded—
Height96.5in102in▲ 425+5.5 in · +6%
Operating Weight5,380lb5,710lb▲ 425+330 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
TypeLive with two stage clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.50-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
Coolant3.7galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 261Massey Ferguson 425Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 54th percentile (60 hp)B · 59th percentile (65 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 · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 50th percentile (5,380 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,710 lb)
A · 261B · 425Median Utility Tractor
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