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Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra
Utility
- power
- 63 hp
- displacement
- 220 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra vs Massey Ferguson 273
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 273
Utility
- power
- 63 hp
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 268 Xtra
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 273
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied268 Xtra63 hp
27363 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
268 Xtra is in the 57th percentile; 273 is in the 57th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 273 higher · +16 ci (+7%)268 Xtra220 ci
273236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
268 Xtra is in the 60th percentile; 273 is in the 64th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied268 Xtra4
2734
Median Utility Tractor4
268 Xtra is in the 50th percentile; 273 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied268 Xtra12
27312
Median Utility Tractor12
268 Xtra is in the 50th percentile; 273 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
268 Xtra (A)273 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra | Massey Ferguson 273 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Massey Ferguson | Same |
| Model | 268 Xtra | 273 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra | Massey Ferguson 273 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Simpson | Perkins | — |
| Model | S436 | A4.236 | — |
| Power Output | 63hp | 63hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 268 Xtra+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 220ci | 236ci | ▲ 273+16 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 3.9in | ▲ 273+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra | Massey Ferguson 273 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear, Synchromesh | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra | Massey Ferguson 273 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 153in | 150in | ▲ 268 Xtra+3 in · +2% |
| Height | 99.2in | 90.2in | ▲ 268 Xtra+9 in · +10% |
| Wheelbase | Not recorded | 85.8in | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,217lb | 5,435lb | ▲ 268 Xtra+782 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra | Massey Ferguson 273 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power-assisted | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra | Massey Ferguson 273 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rear, live type | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra | Massey Ferguson 273 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Ferguson system | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 4,519lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra | Massey Ferguson 273 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4x2 2WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power-assisted | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra | Massey Ferguson 273 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra | Massey Ferguson 273 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 57th percentile (63 hp)B · 57th percentile (63 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 60th percentile (220 ci)B · 64th percentile (236 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 59th percentile (6,217 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,435 lb)
A · 268 XtraB · 273Median Utility Tractor